St Clements House, Marsh Street, Bristol, BS1 4BH

Planning appeal 3354375 at St Clements House, Marsh Street, Bristol, BS1 4BH (Bristol City Council) was allowed on 30 June 2025 by Inspector Smith A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the City and Queen Square Conservation Area, including consideration of the effect of the proposal upon the settings and thereby the significance of relevant listed buildings.

the installation of 6no. replacement antenna, 1no. GPS module and ancillary radio equipment at existing rooftop site, internal upgrades to existing equipment cabinets and ancillary development thereto

Authority: Bristol City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Smith A
Postcode: BS1 4BH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether or not the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the City and Queen Square Conservation Area, including consideration of the effect of the proposal upon the settings and thereby the significance of relevant listed buildings

What decided it

The minor nature of the proposed works, combined with the precise positioning of equipment and existing modern development backdrop, meant no material harm would result to the conservation area or the settings and significance of nearby listed buildings.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy BCS21Policy BCS22Policy DM26Policy DM27Policy DM30Policy DM31Policy BCAP43

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