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Dismissed11 November 20253371768

703 Fishponds Road, Bristol, BS16 3UH

Planning appeal 3371768 at 703 Fishponds Road, Bristol, BS16 3UH (Bristol City Council) was dismissed on 11 November 2025 by Inspector Robinson N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 701 Fishponds Road with particular regard to overlooking, noise disturbance and outlook.

rear extension and change of use from takeaway (sui generis) to bar with seating area, office and small kitchen (sui generis)

Authority
Bristol City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector
Robinson N
Postcode
BS16 3UH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 701 Fishponds Road with particular regard to overlooking, noise disturbance and outlook
  • whether the proposal makes adequate provision for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)

What decided it

The proposal would have a harmful effect on the living conditions of occupants of 701 Fishponds Road through noise disturbance from the relocated and more intensively used roof terrace, contrary to Core Strategy Policy BCS21 and SADMP Policy DM30.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Core Strategy (2011) Policy BCS21SADMP Policy DM30SADMP Policy DM14SADMP Policy DM19

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