®Planning appeal decision
267 North Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 1JN
Planning appeal 3325222 at 267 North Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 1JN (Bristol City Council) was dismissed on 22 April 2024 by Inspector Leigh C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would provide a satisfactory standard of accommodation for future occupants.
a rear extension at second floor level and erection of new floor of residential accommodation, refuse/recycling and cycle store and ancilla ry development
- Authority
- Bristol City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Leigh C
- Postcode
- BS3 1JN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would provide a satisfactory standard of accommodation for future occupants
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of adjoining occupiers, with particular regard to odour, privacy and outlook
What decided it
The poor quality of proposed accommodation, combined with significant harm to the character and appearance of the area and unacceptable harm to the living conditions of both future and existing occupiers, outweighed the benefits of housing delivery in an area with insufficient five-year supply.
The benefits of housing delivery and economic boost during construction were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the poor quality of proposed housing, harm to the character of the area, and harm to the living conditions of future and existing occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BCS18Policy BCS21Policy DM26Policy DM30
- Judgments
- Holborn Studios Ltd v LB Hackney [2017]
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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