Apartment 45, 42 Birnbeck Road, Weston Super Mare, Bs23 2BU

Planning appeal 6005999 at Apartment 45, 42 Birnbeck Road, Weston Super Mare, Bs23 2BU (North Somerset Council) was dismissed on 27 August 2026 by Inspector C Cooper-Young, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Seafront Character Area of the Great Weston Conservation Area, and the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building.

Erection of pergola and decking to roof terrace

Authority: North Somerset Council
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Inspector: C Cooper-Young
Postcode: BS23 2BU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the Seafront Character Area of the Great Weston Conservation Area, and the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building

What decided it

The development introduces a conspicuous vertical element that interrupts the intended symmetry of the building's elevation, creates a visually discordant feature within the roofscape, and undermines the coherence and legibility of the original design, causing harm to the conservation area that cannot be outweighed by private benefits.

The harm to the conservation area and the character and appearance of the host building outweighed the private benefit to the occupier, as no public benefits were identified.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM3Policy DM32Policy CS5Policy CS12

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