Planning appeal decision
52A Specklemead, Paulton, Bristol, BS39 7ND
Planning appeal 3323396 at 52A Specklemead, Paulton, Bristol, BS39 7ND (Bath and North East Somerset Council) was dismissed on 1 February 2024 by Inspector Walker K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
the conversion of garage to a one bed dwelling
- Authority
- Bath and North East Somerset Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Walker K
- Postcode
- BS39 7ND
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed development would result in harm to the character and appearance of the area by creating an incongruous building that fails to positively respond to local context and does not reflect the established plot pattern and orientation of nearby properties.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP6Policy D2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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