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Allowed19 May 20266003982

Yew House, Horton Hill, Horton, BS37 6QN

Planning appeal 6003982 at Yew House, Horton Hill, Horton, BS37 6QN (South Gloucestershire Council) was allowed on 19 May 2026 by Inspector Clifford E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposals on the character and appearance of the area.

the partial demolition of front garden wall to create 1no. off-street parking space, including erection of new retaining walls

Authority
South Gloucestershire Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Clifford E
Postcode
BS37 6QN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposals on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposals would not harm the character and appearance of the area due to the localised setting, appropriate materials palette, and compliance with development plan policies PSP1, PSP2 and CS1.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PSP1Policy PSP2Policy PSP3Policy CS1

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