Planning appeal decision
21 Hill Avenue, Bristol, BS3 4SN
Planning appeal 3326680 at 21 Hill Avenue, Bristol, BS3 4SN (Bristol City Council) was allowed on 23 April 2024 by Inspector Walker K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
the construction of a rear flat roof dormer and fitting of rooflights to form a loft conversion
- Authority
- Bristol City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Walker K
- Postcode
- BS3 4SN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at 22 Hill Avenue, with particular regard to noise
What decided it
The proposal accords with development plan policies requiring appropriate response to local character and distinctiveness, and would not result in undue harm to neighbouring living conditions given the residential context and building regulation protections.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BCS21Policy DM26Policy DM27Policy DM30
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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