126 Broad Walk, Bristol, BS4 2RS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
• The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers at 126 Broad Walk, with regard to outlook and daylight
• Whether the proposal would provide for adequate vehicle parking, cycle parking, and refuse/recycling storage
• Whether the proposal would meet appropriate energy standards
• Whether the proposal would provide suitable surface water drainage

What decided it

The cumulative harms to character and appearance, neighbouring living conditions, parking and cycle provision, and energy standards significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest housing benefits when assessed against the Framework, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.

The modest contribution of two dwellings to housing supply and associated social, economic and environmental benefits were outweighed by the incongruous form of development, harm to neighbouring living conditions, inadequate parking and cycle provision, and failure to meet energy standards, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.