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Split Decision28 November 20253348023

12 Cherry Gardens, Bitton, South Gloucestershire, BS30 6JD

Planning appeal 3348023 at 12 Cherry Gardens, Bitton, South Gloucestershire, BS30 6JD (South Gloucestershire Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 28 November 2025 by Inspector Hawkins S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

without planning permission, the erection of a timber garage, concrete base and fence to the front of the property

Authority
South Gloucestershire Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Hawkins S
Postcode
BS30 6JD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The concrete base causes no harm to character and appearance and benefits from a fallback position under GPDO Class F, whereas the garage and fence are visually harmful alien features entirely at odds with the spacious, open character of the locality.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS1Policy PSP1Policy PSP38

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