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Dismissed3 January 20253349884

41 Station Road, Backwell, BS48 3LN

Planning appeal 3349884 at 41 Station Road, Backwell, BS48 3LN (North Somerset Council) was dismissed 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 character and appearance of the dwelling and the surrounding area.

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
Postcode
BS48 3LN

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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)

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.

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