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Notice varied and upheld22 September 20253344790

14 Newbridge Road, Bath, BA1 3JX

Planning appeal 3344790 at 14 Newbridge Road, Bath, BA1 3JX (Bath and North East Somerset Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 22 September 2025 by Inspector Preston C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents with particular regard to noise and disturbance.

Without planning permission, change of use from nil use property to commercial holiday let accommodation (Use Class Sui Generis)

Authority
Bath and North East Somerset Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Preston C
Postcode
BA1 3JX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents with particular regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The significant harm caused to the living conditions of neighbouring residents, particularly No.16, through noise and disturbance from large group holiday lettings could not be adequately mitigated through conditions or management measures.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D6 of the Bath & North East Somerset Local Plan (2023)

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