®Planning appeal decision
41 Station Road, Backwell, BS48 3LN
Proposed creation of a first floor atop existing bungalow. Works to include the erection of a canopy porch to the front elevation, creation of a raised rear patio and front hardstanding. Placement of solar panels to the South-West elevation and fenestration alteration to all elevations including the removal, installation and replacement of doors and windows
- Authority
- North Somerset Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Sedgwick P
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the dwelling and the surrounding area
- the living conditions of occupiers of 41a Station Road, with particular regard to light and outlook
What decided it
The proposed development would substantially alter the character of the bungalow and conflict with local character policies by being out of keeping with neighbouring bungalows and visually intrusive due to its elevated and prominent position.
Plan policies cited: Policy CS12 of the North Somerset Core Strategy (2017), Policy DM32 of the North Somerset Sites and Policies Plan Part 1 (2016), Policy DM38 of the North Somerset Sites and Policies Plan Part 1 (2016), North Somerset Residential Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document - Section 2: Appearance and Character of house extensions and alterations (2014), North Somerset Residential Design Guide SPD - Section 1: Protecting living conditions of neighbours (2013)
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