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Allowed9 April 20253354888

35 Park Hill, Bristol, Bristol, BS11 0UH

Planning appeal 3354888 at 35 Park Hill, Bristol, Bristol, BS11 0UH (Bristol City Council) was allowed on 9 April 2025 by Inspector Law T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Shirehampton Conservation Area.

change of use from light industrial to residential (C3). Demolition of existing single storey building and erection of double storey 3 bedrooms dwelling house with parking for two cars

Authority
Bristol City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Law T
Postcode
BS11 0UH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the proposed development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Shirehampton Conservation Area
  • the effect of the proposed development on bats
  • carbon emissions

What decided it

The proposed development would preserve the character and appearance of the Conservation Area, provide adequate mitigation for bats, and achieve carbon emission reductions in accordance with development plan policies and the NPPF.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy BCS21Policy BCS22Policy DM26Policy DM30Policy DM31Policy BCS14Policy DM19
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 187Paragraph 193

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