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Dismissed17 June 20243338115

19 Ferndale Road, Bristol, BS7 0RP

Planning appeal 3338115 at 19 Ferndale Road, Bristol, BS7 0RP (South Gloucestershire Council) was dismissed on 17 June 2024 by Inspector Price A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of 17 Ferndale Road, with regard to noise and disturbance.

the change of use from Class C4 small house of multiple occupancy to a seven-bedroom large house of multiple occupancy (Sui Generis) for up to 10 occupants

Authority
South Gloucestershire Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Price A
Postcode
BS7 0RP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of 17 Ferndale Road, with regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The proposed increase in occupancy from 6 to 10 residents would result in a materially higher level of activity and disturbance to the neighbouring property at 17 Ferndale Road, conflicting with the requirement in Local Plan Policies PSP8 and PSP39 to protect living conditions and neighbour amenity.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PSP39Policy PSP8

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