Planning appeal decision
11 Keys Avenue, Bristol, BS7 0HQ
Planning appeal 3375511 at 11 Keys Avenue, Bristol, BS7 0HQ (Bristol City Council) was dismissed on 7 January 2026 by Inspector Robinson N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
construction of 2 bedroom dwelling (self-build) following demolition of existing garage
- Authority
- Bristol City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Robinson N
- Postcode
- BS7 0HQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposal on highway safety
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area, as a key aspect of sustainable development, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the benefits of housing delivery in this case.
the significant harm to character and appearance, weighted as a key aspect of sustainable development, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the significant benefits of housing delivery, such that the proposal does not constitute sustainable development and does not benefit from the presumption in favour of sustainable development
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- BCS21DM26DM27DM29BCS10BCS15DM23DM32
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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