Planning appeal decision
Wisteria View, Gloucester Road, Cold Ashton, SN14 8LB
Planning appeal 6006817 at Wisteria View, Gloucester Road, Cold Ashton, SN14 8LB (South Gloucestershire Council) was dismissed on 29 July 2026 by Inspector G Powys Jones, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on neighbouring living conditions with particular reference to noise and disturbance.
change of use from residential dwelling (Use Class C3) to holiday accommodation (Sui Generis) (revised proposal - re-submission of P24/00951/F)
- Authority
- South Gloucestershire Council
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- leisure-sport
- Inspector
- G Powys Jones
- Postcode
- SN14 8LB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on neighbouring living conditions with particular reference to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The close proximity of residential dwellings to the appeal property and the track record of the conduct of the use meant that the proposed reduction in visitor numbers and Noise Management Plan would not render the continuation of the change of use acceptable, creating a clear conflict with Policy PSP8.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PSP8
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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