Planning appeal decision
Former Bristol General Hospital, Guinea Street, Bristol, BS1 6SY
Planning appeal 3353519 at Former Bristol General Hospital, Guinea Street, Bristol, BS1 6SY (Bristol City Council) was dismissed on 11 September 2025 by Inspector Tucker A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the works upon the significance of the grade II listed building known as Bristol General Hospital.
amendments to the construction details for the new ogee dome on building BGH01, specifically the finished roof material
- Authority
- Bristol City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Tucker A
- Postcode
- BS1 6SY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the works upon the significance of the grade II listed building known as Bristol General Hospital
- Whether it preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Redcliffe Conservation Area
What decided it
The poor quality appearance of the Armourplan membrane material, which fails to reflect the high quality of the building's original materials and detailing, causes considerable harm to the listed building's architectural interest and the conservation area's character that cannot be outweighed by limited public benefits.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BCS22Policy DM31
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 143Paragraph 212Paragraph 215
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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