®Planning appeal decision
22 Begbrook Lane, Stapleton, Bristol, BS16 1HP
To complete a double story side extension and a single story rear extension. Along with a loft conversion that falls under permitted development. Also, a change of use from dwelling house to HMO. In addition to some Interior alteration to enhance the space overall”
- Authority
- Bristol City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Barton P
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area
- the living conditions of the occupants of 20 Begbrook Lane, with particular regard to daylight and outlook
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area, combined with significant harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, outweighs the moderate benefits of additional HMO accommodation in a context of housing land supply shortfall.
The moderate weight afforded to the provision of residential accommodation and associated social and economic benefits was significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the harm to character and appearance and the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy BCS21 of the Bristol Development Framework Core Strategy, Policy DM2 of the Bristol Local Plan Site Allocations and Development Management Policies, Policy DM30 of the Bristol Local Plan Site Allocations and Development Management Policies
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