Planning appeal decision
98 Woodleigh Gardens, Bristol, BS14 9JQ
Planning appeal 6010806 at 98 Woodleigh Gardens, Bristol, BS14 9JQ (Bristol City Council) was allowed on 15 July 2026 by Inspector G Powys Jones, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of its surroundings.
a side extension and front porch
- Authority
- Bristol City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- G Powys Jones
- Postcode
- BS14 9JQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of its surroundings
What decided it
The presence of an extant planning permission for a similar design, combined with substantial existing fencing and the topography that retains openness above the roof line, meant the additional width would make little material difference to the character and appearance of the corner location.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Strategy Policy BCS21Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Local Plan Policy DM26Site Allocations and Development Management Policies Local Plan Policy DM27
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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