Planning appeal decision
17 Briarwood, Bristol, BS9 3SS
Planning appeal 3344915 at 17 Briarwood, Bristol, BS9 3SS (Bristol City Council) was dismissed on 8 August 2024 by Inspector Cramond D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on living conditions for neighbours.
the demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a single storey rear and part side extension with raised balcony to the rear. Removal of existing bay window to front elevation and replacement with new bay window
- Authority
- Bristol City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cramond D
- Postcode
- BS9 3SS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on living conditions for neighbours
What decided it
The unacceptable overbearing and hemming-in effect of the development on No 18, combined with loss of privacy from the raised terrace, which would unreasonably impinge upon the level of amenity reasonably expected in this good quality neighbourhood.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- BCS21DM30SPD2
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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