Planning appeal decision
The Bungalow, Grove Lane, Hinton, Chippenham, SN14 8HF
Planning appeal 3360890 at The Bungalow, Grove Lane, Hinton, Chippenham, SN14 8HF (South Gloucestershire Council) was allowed on 11 December 2025 by Inspector Edwards J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether prior approval should be granted having regard to the development's effect on the external appearance of the dwelling.
enlargement of single storey dwellinghouse by construction of 1 no additional storey
- Authority
- South Gloucestershire Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Edwards J
- Postcode
- SN14 8HF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether prior approval should be granted having regard to the development's effect on the external appearance of the dwelling
What decided it
The proposal would have an acceptable effect on the external appearance of the building and would be sympathetic to the surrounding built environment, according with NPPF paragraph 135.
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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