Planning appeal decision
36-38 East Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4HE
Planning appeal 3326589 at 36-38 East Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4HE (Bristol City Council) was allowed on 31 May 2024 by Inspector Walker K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the variation of condition 9 on the character and appearance of the local area, bearing in mind the special attention that should be paid to the desirability of preserving the setting of the nearby Grade II listed building, Regent House, and the extent to which it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Bedminster Conservation Area.
subdivision of ground floor to provide 2 no. commercial units: first and second floor and roof extension to provide new residential accommodation without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 22/04197/F, dated 3 May 2023
- Authority
- Bristol City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Walker K
- Postcode
- BS3 4HE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the variation of condition 9 on the character and appearance of the local area, bearing in mind the special attention that should be paid to the desirability of preserving the setting of the nearby Grade II listed building, Regent House, and the extent to which it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Bedminster Conservation Area
What decided it
The amended materials and ground floor window configuration would preserve and enhance the character and appearance of Bedminster Conservation Area and preserve the setting of Regent House, thereby complying with development plan policies and statutory heritage duties.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- BCS21BCS22DM29DM30DM31
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205
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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