®Planning appeal decision
172 St. Johns Lane, BRISTOL, BS3 5AR
erection of extensions at first and second floor level and the change of use from retail (A1) to 3no. self-contained flats, including alterations to existing shopfront
- Authority
- Bristol City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Wiltshire M
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of the occupiers of 174 St Johns Lane and 9 Kensal Avenue with regard to outlook
What decided it
The adverse impacts on character and appearance and neighbouring living conditions significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest housing benefits, even under the tilted balance applicable to areas with insufficient five-year housing land supply.
the modest benefits of three dwellings to housing supply were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the adverse impacts on character and appearance and neighbouring residents' living conditions
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy BCS21, Policy DM26, Policy DM27, Policy DM30
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