Planning appeal decision
Site to the Rear of 12 West Town Lane, Bristol, BS4 5BN
Planning appeal 6006653 at Site to the Rear of 12 West Town Lane, Bristol, BS4 5BN (Bristol City Council) was allowed on 6 August 2026 by Inspector M Russell, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupiers of 12 West Town Lane, with particular regard to outlook.
1 no. one‑bedroom dwelling and associated works
- Authority
- Bristol City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- M Russell
- Postcode
- BS4 5BN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupiers of 12 West Town Lane, with particular regard to outlook
- whether the proposed development would provide adequate provision for cycle storage
What decided it
The proposed development complies with the relevant development plan policies and would not cause unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers or fail to provide adequate cycle storage.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BSC21Policy BCS10Policy DM27Policy DM29Policy DM23
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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