Planning appeal decision
1 Kites Nest Cottages, Bagstone, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, England, GL12 8BB
Planning appeal 3351515 at 1 Kites Nest Cottages, Bagstone, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, England, GL12 8BB (South Gloucestershire Council) was allowed on 15 January 2025 by Inspector Sims B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of No 1 Kites Nest and the pair of dwellings it forms with its attached neighbour to the west, No 2 Kites Nest Cottage.
the erection of a two-storey side extension to form additional living accommodation and annexe ancillary to the main dwelling; installation of glass balustrade to facilitate creation of rear balcony; demolition of existing garage and erection of replacement detached garage
- Authority
- South Gloucestershire Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Sims B
- Postcode
- GL12 8BB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of No 1 Kites Nest and the pair of dwellings it forms with its attached neighbour to the west, No 2 Kites Nest Cottage
- the relationship of the proposed annex to the main dwelling
- the safety of the arrangements for vehicle access, egress and parking at the appeal property, once extended as proposed
What decided it
The proposed development represents high-quality design compliant with development plan policies, the annex would function as ancillary accommodation integrated with the main dwelling, and removal of the boundary wall would be neutral or beneficial to highway safety.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS1PSP1CS38CS5CS34CS8PSP11PSP16
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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