®Planning appeal decision
123-125 Shaunaks Pharmacy High Street, Hanham, BS15 3QY
Planning appeal 3369084 at 123-125 Shaunaks Pharmacy High Street, Hanham, BS15 3QY (South Gloucestershire Council) was allowed on 9 December 2025 by Inspector Barton P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with regard to the provision of private amenity space.
demolition of single storey extension and detached garages, and the erection of a 1.5-storey rear extension comprising 3no. self-contained flats. Change of use of ground floor of 123 High Street to a self-contained flat
- Authority
- South Gloucestershire Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Barton P
- Postcode
- BS15 3QY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers, with regard to the provision of private amenity space
- the effect of the proposed development on highway safety, with particular regard to the provision of parking
What decided it
The Inspector's acceptance of the Parking Survey's justification for non-compliance with minimum parking standards, based on the availability of nearby on-street parking, proximity to public transport, and accessibility to services, combined with the adequacy of the proposed amenity space provision, allowed the appeal to proceed.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PSP43Policy CS1Policy PSP16Policy PSP11
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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