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Allowed17 June 20243334839

17 Bloomfield Road, Bristol, BS4 3QA

Planning appeal 3334839 at 17 Bloomfield Road, Bristol, BS4 3QA (Bristol City Council) was allowed on 17 June 2024 by Inspector Edwards J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the mix of housing in the area.

change of use from a residential dwelling (C3a) to a large house in multiple occupation (sui generis) for up to seven people, including the erection of an L-shaped rear roof extension

Authority
Bristol City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Edwards J
Postcode
BS4 3QA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the mix of housing in the area
  • its effect on neighbouring residences and the locality in terms of noise
  • the effects of parking associated with the development

What decided it

The fallback position of the property already being lawfully used as a 6-person HMO under permitted development rights meant that the difference between 6 and 7 occupants would be modest and would not create unacceptable effects on housing mix, noise or parking that would justify refusal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM2Policy BCS21Policy BCS23Policy DM35Policy DM23Policy DM30Policy BCS10Policy BCS14

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