Planning appeal decision
329 Canford Lane, Bristol, BS9 3PH
Planning appeal 3346598 at 329 Canford Lane, Bristol, BS9 3PH (Bristol City Council) was dismissed on 29 November 2024 by Inspector Jones GP, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of its surroundings.
1 no. two storey detached dwelling adjacent to existing property with garden and off street parking
- Authority
- Bristol City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Jones GP
- Postcode
- BS9 3PH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of its surroundings
What decided it
The visual prominence of the proposed two-storey dwelling would harm the open and green character of the area and conflict with development plan policies protecting distinctiveness, and this harm significantly and demonstrably outweighs the modest housing and economic benefits.
the modest benefits of one additional dwelling and local economic activity were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the adverse impacts on character and appearance
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BCS21Policy DM26Policy DM30
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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