®Planning appeal decision
148 Broomhill Road, BRISTOL, BS4 4TD
the construction of a detached 2 bedroom dwelling within rear garden and associated works. And new garage for existing dwelling
- Authority
- Bristol City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Phillips B
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring properties, having particular regard to light and outlook
- the effect of the proposal on the local green infrastructure
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area through plot subdivision and the substantial harm to the living conditions of the host property's occupants through loss of outlook and daylight, when weighed against the minor housing and economic benefits, demonstrably outweigh the benefits under the tilted balance.
The moderate temporary economic benefit during construction, ongoing economic benefit through resident spending, and minor contribution to housing supply were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance and the substantial harm to living conditions of existing occupants, given the Framework's emphasis on well-designed places and high amenity standards.
Framework references: 11, 8
Plan policies cited: Policy BCS21, Policy BCS9, Policy DM21, Policy DM26, Policy DM27, Policy DM29, Policy DM17
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.