®Planning appeal decision
Miss Saise's Cottage, High Street, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 2AW
Planning appeal 6001485 at Miss Saise's Cottage, High Street, Thornbury, Bristol, BS35 2AW (South Gloucestershire Council) was allowed on 26 February 2026 by Inspector Simpson V, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the development would preserve the listed building at 69 High Street, or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses.
the partial demolition of existing building, raising of roofline and erection of two storey rear extension to facilitate the formation of 1 no. dwelling (class C3)
- Authority
- South Gloucestershire Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Simpson V
- Postcode
- BS35 2AW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the development would preserve the listed building at 69 High Street, or its setting or any features of special architectural or historic interest which it possesses
- Whether the development would preserve the settings of the listed buildings at 58, 60, and 62&64 High Street
- Whether the development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Thornbury Conservation Area
What decided it
The development would preserve the listed building, the settings of nearby listed buildings, and the character and appearance of the conservation area through sensitive design that maintains the historic terrace character while remaining subservient in scale.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS1CS9PSP1PSP17
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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