Planning appeal decision
Cranford , Lodge Hill, Bristol, BS15 1LW
Planning appeal 3344878 at Cranford , Lodge Hill, Bristol, BS15 1LW (Bristol City Council) was allowed on 1 November 2024 by Inspector Sutton A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.
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
- Postcode
- BS15 1LW
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BSC21Policy DM27Policy DM30Policy BCS10Policy DM23Policy DM32Policy BCS18Policy BCS20Policy BCS13Policy BCS14Policy BCS15
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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