Planning appeal decision
705 Fishponds Road, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 3UH
Planning appeal 3322804 at 705 Fishponds Road, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 3UH (Bristol City Council) was allowed on 22 November 2023 by Inspector Praine N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area.
a rear extension
- Authority
- Bristol City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Praine N
- Postcode
- BS16 3UH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Conservation Area
- The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of neighbouring residential occupants
- The effect of the proposed development upon servicing, parking, and vehicular movements
What decided it
The rear location of the extension with limited visibility, combined with its design respecting the Conservation Area character and its minimal impact on neighbouring properties, justified allowing the appeal.
The decision letter
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