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Dismissed5 September 20253364843

56 Bannetts Tree Crescent, Alveston, Bristol, BS35 3LY

Planning appeal 3364843 at 56 Bannetts Tree Crescent, Alveston, Bristol, BS35 3LY (South Gloucestershire Council) was dismissed on 5 September 2025 by Inspector Sutton A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character of the area.

the erection of 1no. dwelling (Class C3) with parking and associated works (resubmission of P23/03033/F). Insertion of rooflight and erection of a rear dormer to existing dwelling to form additional living accommodation and erection of front porch

Authority
South Gloucestershire Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Sutton A
Postcode
BS35 3LY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character of the area
  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of 8 Beanhill Crescent, having regard to outlook and privacy
  • Whether the proposed alterations to the existing dwelling would provide suitable living conditions for occupants, having regard to daylight and outlook

What decided it

The significant harm to the living conditions of occupants of 8 Beanhill Crescent through loss of outlook and privacy, combined with harm to character, outweighed the contribution to housing supply.

The adverse impacts regarding living conditions and character significantly and demonstrably outweigh the small social, economic and environmental benefits, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PSP7Policy CS1Policy PSP38Policy PSP8
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 154

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