Cranford , Lodge Hill, BRISTOL, BS15 1LW

change of use from Annexe to separate dwelling

Authority: Bristol City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Sutton A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the living conditions of occupants of nearby dwellings and whether the new dwelling provides satisfactory living conditions for its occupants, having regard to privacy
Whether the development provides safe access
Whether the dwelling provides satisfactory living conditions for the occupants with regards outdoor space
Whether the development provides appropriate on-site renewable energy and low carbon measures, having regard for development plan policies

What decided it

The combination of boundary treatments, obscured glazing, low traffic generation, and proportionate outdoor space for a small dwelling meant the development satisfied all four main issues without conflict with development plan policies or the Framework.

Plan policies cited: Policy BSC21, Policy DM27, Policy DM30, Policy BCS10, Policy DM23, Policy DM32, Policy BCS18, Policy BCS20, Policy BCS13, Policy BCS14, Policy BCS15

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