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Allowed21 July 20266009650

32 Falmouth Road, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 8PU

Planning appeal 6009650 at 32 Falmouth Road, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 8PU (Bristol City Council) was allowed on 21 July 2026 by Inspector R Cahalane, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed ground floor rear extension on the living conditions of No 34, with particular regard to daylight, sunlight and outlook.

Ground floor rear extension/reorganisation to create open plan kitchen dining space opening up to the rear garden. Loft conversion to create new bedroom and ensuite bathroom. Reorganisation and renovation of first floor rooms and relocation of first floor bathroom. Replacement of existing mono-pitch bathroom roof with a flat roof. Replacement of rear facing windows of property and refinishing of render on rear facade to include external insulation backing

Authority
Bristol City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
R Cahalane
Postcode
BS7 8PU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed ground floor rear extension on the living conditions of No 34, with particular regard to daylight, sunlight and outlook.

What decided it

The proposed ground floor rear extension would cause excessive overshadowing and overbearing visual impact on the neighbouring property's living conditions, particularly affecting sunlight to ground floor French doors and outlook from side windows, which harm outweighs any benefits to the appellant's family.

What the Inspector cited

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Policy BCS21Policy DM27Policy DM30

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