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Allowed20 May 20253360214

Land At The Old Police Station, Haw Lane, Olveston, Bristol, BS35 4EQ

Planning appeal 3360214 at Land At The Old Police Station, Haw Lane, Olveston, Bristol, BS35 4EQ (South Gloucestershire Council) was allowed on 20 May 2025 by Inspector Cuthbert L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the effect on the significance of the designated heritage asset of Olveston Conservation Area (CA), by virtue of development within the CA.

Erection of two storey side extension to enlarge existing dwelling. Erection of 1no. detached dwelling with associated works

Authority
South Gloucestershire Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Cuthbert L
Postcode
BS35 4EQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the effect on the significance of the designated heritage asset of Olveston Conservation Area (CA), by virtue of development within the CA
  • whether the proposal would make adequate provision for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)

What decided it

The proposal would preserve the significance of the designated heritage asset of Olveston Conservation Area by maintaining the loose-knit character, rural setting and tranquil qualities of Haw Lane whilst delivering the statutory biodiversity net gain requirement.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CS1CS9PSP1PSP17
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 154Paragraph 16

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