Planning appeal decision
22 Abbots Road, Hanham, Bristol, BS15 3NG
Planning appeal 3374450 at 22 Abbots Road, Hanham, Bristol, BS15 3NG (South Gloucestershire Council) was dismissed on 21 November 2025 by Inspector Roberts G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area.
erection of two storey side extension to form additional living accommodation and erection of front porch (part amendment to previously approved scheme P23/02463/HH (re-submission of P25/00769/HH) (Retrospective)
- Authority
- South Gloucestershire Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Roberts G
- Postcode
- BS15 3NG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area
What decided it
The gable ended side extension and large bulky porch would harm the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area, failing to respect the form, scale, proportions and architectural detailing required by policy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS1Policy PSP1Policy PSP38
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 131Paragraph 135Paragraph 139
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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