Planning appeal decision
10, Newtown, Charfield, GL12 8TF
Planning appeal 6004748 at 10, Newtown, Charfield, GL12 8TF (South Gloucestershire Council) was dismissed on 1 April 2026 by Inspector Blair C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
new FF link from Two storey side extension to detached dwelling as approved application ref P22/04290/HH
- Authority
- South Gloucestershire Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Blair C
- Postcode
- GL12 8TF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The cumulative visual impact of the first floor link, when read together with the approved extensions, would create a visually dominant and disproportionate building that would harm the character and appearance of the area by removing the established spacing between buildings.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PSP1Policy CS1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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