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Dismissed15 January 20263374028

39 Cleve Road, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7QF

Planning appeal 3374028 at 39 Cleve Road, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7QF (South Gloucestershire Council) was dismissed on 15 January 2026 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.

erection of a detached one-bedroom dwelling with associated works, including demolishing an existing garage and providing private amenity and parking; no change of use is proposed

Authority
South Gloucestershire Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Hobbs J
Postcode
BS34 7QF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance caused by an incongruous independent backland dwelling that would conflict with the established pattern of development outweighs the moderate housing benefits, even under the tilted balance triggered by insufficient housing land supply.

The significant harm to character and appearance would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the moderate benefits of housing delivery and sustainable location, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CS1Policy PSP38Policy PSP43
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 232Paragraph 8

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