Plough Inn, 3 Quaker Lane, Thornbury, South Gloucrestershire, BS35 2AD

the construction of a second and third story to form a self-contained maisonette

Authority: South Gloucestershire Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Moss J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would preserve the Grade II listed building or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses
Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Thornbury Conservation Area
The effect of the development on the living conditions of its occupiers, having regard to private amenity space provision

What decided it

The proposal would not preserve the Grade II listed building or the character and appearance of the Thornbury Conservation Area, and would fail to provide adequate private amenity space for occupiers, conflicting with the development plan with no material considerations of sufficient weight to justify approval.

Framework references: 205, 206, 208

Plan policies cited: Policy CS9, Policy PSP17, Policy CS1, Policy PSP1, Policy PSP43

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