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Dismissed14 April 20266003025

17 Marion Walk, St George, Bristol, BS5 8LJ

Planning appeal 6003025 at 17 Marion Walk, St George, Bristol, BS5 8LJ (Bristol City Council) was dismissed on 14 April 2026 by Inspector Standfield R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing terrace and surrounding area.

erection of single terraced dwellinghouse (Use Class C3)

Authority
Bristol City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Standfield R
Postcode
BS5 8LJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing terrace and surrounding area

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the existing terrace and surrounding area, which would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the minor benefits of one dwelling towards housing supply even under the tilted balance.

The significant harm to character and appearance significantly and demonstrably outweighed the minor benefits of housing delivery and other considerations, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy BSC21Policy DM21Policy DM26Policy DM27Policy DM29
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 232Paragraph 11

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