Planning appeal decision
Grindlewald, 37 Rock Lane, Stoke Gifford, South Gloucestershire, BS34 8PF
Planning appeal 3350167 at Grindlewald, 37 Rock Lane, Stoke Gifford, South Gloucestershire, BS34 8PF (South Gloucestershire Council) was allowed on 7 January 2025 by Inspector Jones GP, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future residents of 37 Rock Lane with particular reference to outlook and visual impact.
the erection of 1 No dwelling with parking and associated works
- Authority
- South Gloucestershire Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Jones GP
- Postcode
- BS34 8PF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future residents of 37 Rock Lane with particular reference to outlook and visual impact
What decided it
The Inspector found that although the new dwelling would dominate the outlook from one bedroom window, this limited harm was outweighed by the many factors in the development's favour and did not justify refusal.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PSP8
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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