®Planning appeal decision
40 Berkeley Square, Clifton , Bristol, BS8 1HP
Planning appeal 3371784 at 40 Berkeley Square, Clifton , Bristol, BS8 1HP (Bristol City Council) was allowed on 1 May 2026 by Inspector Sargent J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect that using the front and rear roof terraces for longer periods would have on the living conditions of adjacent residents with regard to noise and overlooking.
alterations and extensions, comprising an infill extension at ground floor level on part of the existing undercroft car park on 40 Berkeley Square; a 3-storey extension to the front of 40 Berkeley Square to create a new entrance reception and roof terrace above; a third-floor rear roof extension to create additional office accommodation with communal terrace above; infill of the existing internal lightwell at 39 Berkeley Square; installation of new curtain walling glazing to the front and rear elevations and installation of new windows, doors and entrance ramp, without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 17/06959/X, dated 18 September 2018
- Authority
- Bristol City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- employment-industrial · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Sargent J
- Postcode
- BS8 1HP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect that using the front and rear roof terraces for longer periods would have on the living conditions of adjacent residents with regard to noise and overlooking
What decided it
The rear terrace would generate appreciable intermittent noise from conversation and speech at extended hours that would significantly harm the living conditions of residents in the topmost flats of Berkeley House, whereas the front terrace would not cause such harm due to its smaller size and different relationship to neighbouring residential accommodation.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BCS23Policy DM33Policy DM35
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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