Planning appeal decision
Land To The Rear 29 Tower Road South , Warmley , Bristol, South Gloucestershire , BS30 8BJ
Planning appeal 3335561 at Land To The Rear 29 Tower Road South , Warmley , Bristol, South Gloucestershire , BS30 8BJ (South Gloucestershire Council) was dismissed on 17 October 2024 by Inspector Reeves K, 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.
the erection of one single storey dwelling and associated parking
- Authority
- South Gloucestershire Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Reeves K
- Postcode
- BS30 8BJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposal on land stability and public safety, having particular regard to historic coal mining activities
- the effect on trees
- whether the proposal would provide appropriate facilities for the collection of refuse and recycling
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to character and appearance combined with the unresolved land stability and public safety concerns arising from historic coal mining activities outweighed the limited housing and economic benefits of the proposal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS1Policy CS9Policy PSP1Policy PSP3Policy PSP22Policy PSP38
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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