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Allowed29 July 20253364585

11, Richmond Road, Bath, BA1 5TU

Planning appeal 3364585 at 11, Richmond Road, Bath, BA1 5TU (Bath and North East Somerset Council) was allowed on 29 July 2025 by Inspector Butcher C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

the erection of a new dwelling within the grounds of 11 Richmond Road

Authority
Bath and North East Somerset Council
Appeal type
other · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Unknown
Inspector
Butcher C
Postcode
BA1 5TU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • The effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of Maple House, with particular regard to privacy and outlook

What decided it

The proposed dwelling's appropriate design, scale, siting and the presence of existing mature tree screening on the shared boundary meant that the development would preserve character and appearance while not causing unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D1Policy D2Policy D5Policy D6Policy D7

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