Planning appeal decision
46 Sydney Buildings, Bath, BA2 6DB
Planning appeal 3323168 at 46 Sydney Buildings, Bath, BA2 6DB (Bath and North East Somerset Council) was dismissed on 17 January 2024 by Inspector O'Connor H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed works on the significance and special interest of relevant designated heritage assets.
the demolition of a C20th ground floor side extension and replacing and enlarging it on the ground floor only; including small internal and service alterations
- Authority
- Bath and North East Somerset Council
- Appeal type
- other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- O'Connor H
- Postcode
- BA2 6DB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed works on the significance and special interest of relevant designated heritage assets
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the designated heritage assets, when given great weight under Framework paragraph 205, outweighs the modest public benefits arising from the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CP6HE1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205Paragraph 208
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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