58 Hillside Road, Portishead, BS20 8JR

Planning appeal 3347855 at 58 Hillside Road, Portishead, BS20 8JR (North Somerset Council) was allowed on 3 January 2025 by Inspector Sedgwick P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of occupiers of 54 Hillside Road, with particular regard to outlook and privacy.

Proposed renovation and remodelling of existing dwelling, including creation of a second storey and gabled roof at the East/West elevations with 1no. dormer at the East elevation. Demolition of existing side conservatory and erection of a part-single-part-double storey extension in place. Erection of multiple small extensions at the front and rear elevations and fenestration alterations including the removal, replacement and installation of windows and doors. Creation of decking at the rear of the dwelling

Authority: North Somerset Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Sedgwick P
Postcode: BS20 8JR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of occupiers of 54 Hillside Road, with particular regard to outlook and privacy.

What decided it

The proposed design measures, including angled windows, obscured glass screens, and louvred screens, would adequately protect the living conditions and outlook of occupiers of the neighbouring property such that the development would not conflict with relevant policies protecting neighbours' amenity.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM32Policy DM38Policy PWH2

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