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Allowed22 October 20266011341

172 Filton Avenue, Filton, Bristol, BS7 0AX

Planning appeal 6011341 at 172 Filton Avenue, Filton, Bristol, BS7 0AX (Bristol City Council) was allowed on 22 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to noise and disturbance.

the demolition of existing garage and erection of new residential annexe to the rear of the property to facilitate change of use from small HMO (Use Class C4) to 8- bedroom for 8-person large HMO (sui generis)

Authority
Bristol City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Postcode
BS7 0AX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
  • whether the proposal would provide adequate communal living space for future occupiers
  • whether adequate cycle storage would be provided

What decided it

The modest increase in occupancy from six to eight persons would not materially harm neighbouring living conditions, as the additional activity would be comparable to the lawful HMO use and previously approved study use, with the communal living room positioned away from party walls.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM2Policy BCS21Policy DM30Policy BCS10Policy DM23
National Planning Policy Framework
Policy P3

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