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Dismissed25 August 20233322176

45 Bridgwater Road, Bristol, BS13 7AX

Planning appeal 3322176 at 45 Bridgwater Road, Bristol, BS13 7AX (Bristol City Council) was dismissed on 25 August 2023 by Inspector Webb M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.

side and rear dormer windows

Authority
Bristol City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Webb M
Postcode
BS13 7AX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area

What decided it

The proposed rear dormer would harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area in conflict with the development plan, and this harm could not be outweighed by material considerations.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy BCS21Policy DM26Policy DM27Policy DM30

How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.

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