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Dismissed20 March 20266001428

26 Cotham Road, Bristol, Somerset, BS6 6DP

Planning appeal 6001428 at 26 Cotham Road, Bristol, Somerset, BS6 6DP (Bristol City Council) was dismissed on 20 March 2026 by Inspector Evans J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the works would preserve a listed building, its setting, or any features of special architectural or historic interest it possesses, and whether they would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area.

a new balcony and external spiral stairs leading from principal ground floor level to rear garden at lower ground floor level with second floor extension to front elevation

Authority
Bristol City Council
Appeal type
other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Evans J
Postcode
BS6 6DP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the works would preserve a listed building, its setting, or any features of special architectural or historic interest it possesses, and whether they would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area
  • The effect of the scheme upon the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular regard to outlook, privacy, and noise disturbance

What decided it

The works would cause less than substantial but considerable harm to the special architectural and historic interest of the listed building, the setting of the adjoining listed building, and the character and appearance of the conservation area, with no public benefits to justify this harm, and would also unacceptably affect the living conditions of neighbouring residents.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
BCS21BCS22BCS23DM26DM27DM30DM31DM35

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