Planning appeal decision
3 Charles Road, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7ES
Planning appeal 3338352 at 3 Charles Road, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7ES (South Gloucestershire Council) was allowed on 13 June 2024 by Inspector Edwards J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the two storey side extension on the character and appearance of the host property and the local area.
erection of single storey side cycle store. Erection of single storey rear extension, two storey side extension to facilitate change of use from residential dwelling (Class C3) to a 8 bedroom large house in multiple occupation (HMO) for up to 8 people (Sui Generis) as defined in the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended). (part retrospective)
- Authority
- South Gloucestershire Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Edwards J
- Postcode
- BS34 7ES
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the two storey side extension on the character and appearance of the host property and the local area
What decided it
The side extension, although exceeding the SPD width guidance, was subservient to the host property and appeared modest within its local context where other similar extensions existed, thus not having a harmful effect on character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS1PSP1PSP38PSP16PSP39
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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