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Dismissed1 October 20253367860

8 Cheyne Road, Stoke Bishop, Bristol, BS9 2DH

Planning appeal 3367860 at 8 Cheyne Road, Stoke Bishop, Bristol, BS9 2DH (Bristol City Council) was dismissed on 1 October 2025 by Inspector Hobbs J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the effect on nearby trees.

demolition of single storey rear extension and front entrance porch; addition of two storey rear extension, change of roof design and addition of front entrance porch and gable

Authority
Bristol City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Hobbs J
Postcode
BS9 2DH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the effect on nearby trees

What decided it

The harmful effect of the grey concrete roof tiles and the dominant appearance of the front gabled extension on the character and appearance of Cheyne Road, which is defined by its verdant suburban character and distinctive roofscape with brown and red tiles.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy BCS21Policy DM26Policy DM27Policy DM29Policy DM30Policy BCS9Policy BCS11Policy DM15Policy DM17
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135

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