Planning appeal decision
Greystones, The Stream, Hambrook, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS16 1RG
Planning appeal 3368827 at Greystones, The Stream, Hambrook, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS16 1RG (South Gloucestershire Council) was allowed on 24 October 2025 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of the neighbouring property known as Dacora, with specific regard to outlook.
erection of single storey front, rear and first floor side extensions to form additional living accommodation, various alterations to existing fenestration and the installation of roof mounted solar PV equipment (Resubmission of P24/02825/HH)
- Authority
- South Gloucestershire Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Smith J
- Postcode
- BS16 1RG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of the neighbouring property known as Dacora, with specific regard to outlook
What decided it
The proposed first-floor side extension, when considered with all material circumstances including its design features, setback, and the multiple outlooks available to the neighbouring property's affected room, would not create an overtly oppressive or intrusive feeling and would not conflict with local plan policies requiring acceptable living conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PSP8Policy PSP38
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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