Planning appeal decision
5 Larch Way, Patchway, South Gloucestershire, BS34 5DN
Planning appeal 6005136 at 5 Larch Way, Patchway, South Gloucestershire, BS34 5DN (South Gloucestershire Council) was allowed on 1 May 2026 by Inspector Vyse J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
Erection of a single-storey front and single-storey rear extension to form additional living accommodation
- Authority
- South Gloucestershire Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Vyse J
- Postcode
- BS34 5DN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect on the living conditions of adjoining occupiers having particular regard to light and outlook
What decided it
The existing boundary treatments and neighbouring conservatory provided sufficient context to demonstrate that the proposed extension would not materially affect light and outlook at the adjoining property, and the flat-roofed design ensured visual compatibility with the host building and street scene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS1PSP38(1)PSP8PSP38(2)
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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