Planning appeal decision
Oakleaze, Highridge Road, Bristol, North Somerset, BS41 8JU
Planning appeal 3329074 at Oakleaze, Highridge Road, Bristol, North Somerset, BS41 8JU (North Somerset Council) was dismissed on 20 March 2024 by Inspector Rogers J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
extensions and internal alterations comprising an increase in height to the existing rear extension to provide a master suite at the second-floor level, with the roofline continuing to the front of the property, forming a front extension (mirroring attached neighbour) and single storey flat roof extension to rear, replacing existing conservatory, removal of existing front porch extension, with main entrance relocated to adjacent extension
- Authority
- North Somerset Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Rogers J
- Postcode
- BS41 8JU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed development would harm the character and appearance of the area through its contemporary design, fenestration style, and introduction of timber cladding, conflicting with development plan policies and the Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS12Policy DM32Policy DM38
- 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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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