®Planning appeal decision
37 Stonehouse Lane, Bath, BA2 5DW
Planning appeal 6005413 at 37 Stonehouse Lane, Bath, BA2 5DW (Bath and North East Somerset Council) was allowed on 10 April 2026 by Inspector McIntyre S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed side, hipped roof dormer on the character and appearance of the dwelling and surrounding area.
loft conversion including the addition of a rear box dormer and a hipped roof side dormer. Roof replacement of existing ground floor single storey side extension due to water ingress
- Authority
- Bath and North East Somerset Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McIntyre S
- Postcode
- BA2 5DW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed side, hipped roof dormer on the character and appearance of the dwelling and surrounding area.
What decided it
The proposed side dormer would be subservient to the host building, similar to existing dormers in the area, and would not be prominent in the street scene, therefore not adversely affecting the character and appearance of the dwelling and surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CP 6 of the Bath and North East Somerset Core Strategy (2014)D1 of the Bath and North East Somerset Local Plan 2011-2029 Core Strategy & Placemaking Plan (2017)D2 of the Bath and North East Somerset Local Plan 2011-2029 Core Strategy & Placemaking Plan (2017)D4 of the Bath and North East Somerset Local Plan 2011-2029 Core Strategy & Placemaking Plan (2017)D5 of the Bath and North East Somerset Local Plan Core Strategy and Placemaking Plan incorporating the Local Plan Partial Update (2023)D3 of the Bath and North East Somerset Local Plan 2011-2029 Core Strategy & Placemaking Plan (2017)
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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