Planning appeal decision
Bathwick Cottage, 21 Darlington Place, Bath, BA2 6BX
Planning appeal 3342641 at Bathwick Cottage, 21 Darlington Place, Bath, BA2 6BX (Bath and North East Somerset Council) was allowed on 4 October 2024 by Inspector Marigold O, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, the Conservation Area, World Heritage Site and the nearby listed buildings.
demolition of existing conservatory; erection of a two- storey side extension, replacement roof covering; revisions to fenestration and associated retrofitting works
- Authority
- Bath and North East Somerset Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Marigold O
- Postcode
- BA2 6BX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, the Conservation Area, World Heritage Site and the nearby listed buildings
What decided it
The proposal would preserve and enhance the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and nearby listed buildings through its proportionate design, materials and visual integration with the site's sylvan character, while mitigation conditions would protect the integrity of the Bats Special Area of Conservation.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP6Policy D2Policy D5Policy H1
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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