Bristol City Council appeal evidence
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Planning Data area point: Bristol, City of LPA (51.452645, −2.770637). This is the published representative point for the authority boundary, not a town hall, camera position or appeal site.
Bristol City Council appeal findings
Bristol neighbour outlook and overlooking
Selected examples include future-occupant reasoning and a conclusion-only extract, limiting detail on neighbour effects.
Counted against appeals
Overlooking of Bristol neighbours
Significant harm from overlooking
The Inspector found substantial overlooking that significantly harmed a neighbouring occupier’s living conditions.
Helped or needed
Outlook accepted in Bristol
Acceptable effect on No 21
The Inspector concluded that the extension had an acceptable effect on No 21’s outlook.
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- Does the refusal identify where overlooking would harm a neighbour?
- How would your proposal affect each neighbour’s outlook?
- Would screening reduce overlooking without becoming visually intrusive or overbearing?
A selected extract concerns future occupants rather than neighbouring occupiers. These decisions do not predict another result.
Appeal evidence examples
Compare allowed and dismissed appeal reasoning
Each example separates the development, the Inspector-stated issue that selected it, and the reasoning from the decision. Compare the facts as well as the outcome: these examples do not predict how a different proposal would be decided.
Allowed appeal examples
1 example
29 April 2026 · Allowed
Development described in the decision
double storey side extension. Partial double storey rear extension and partial single storey rear extension.
Issue identified by the Inspector
The main issues are the effect of the proposed development on: • the character and appearance of the area; and • the living conditions of occupiers of [address] (No 21), with particular regard to outlook.
Paragraph 3 · Source page 1
Reasoning from the decision
I conclude, the proposed development would have an acceptable effect on the living conditions of occupiers of No 21, with particular regard to outlook. In that regard, it would comply with the requirements of Policy BCS21 of the CS and Policy DM30 of the SADMP to safeguard the amenity of neighbouring occupiers and create a high-quality environment for neighbouring and future occupiers.
Paragraph 10 · Source page 3
Dismissed appeal examples
4 examples
11 April 2024 · Dismissed
Development described in the decision
the retention of existing metal railings to roof of single storey extension to rear of property and implementation of new timber screening to sides.
Issue identified by the Inspector
The main issue is the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to privacy of occupiers of [address] (No 135).
Paragraph 5 · Source page 1
Reasoning from the decision
Accordingly, the proposal would result in substantial overlooking which would significantly harm the living conditions of the neighbouring occupier. As such, the proposal would conflict with policy BCS21 of the [name] [2011], policy DM30 of the Site Allocations and Development Management Policies (SADMP) [2014], Supplementary Planning Document SP2 and the National Planning Policy Framework (the Framework). These seek, among other matters, for development to safeguard the amenity of existing development and neighbouring occupiers and to maintain a high standard of amenity for existing users.
Paragraph 11 · Source pages 2, 3
27 November 2024 · Dismissed
Development described in the decision
Erection of single storey rear extension. (resubmission of 22/03201/H).
Issue identified by the Inspector
The main issue is the effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to privacy and outlook.
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Reasoning from the decision
No 21 has a rear decking area which sits slightly below the proposed terrace and is to some extent already overlooked by the appeal property’s rear windows and terraced garden. However, because No [address] property, and angled away from the neighbouring terrace of houses, there is sufficiently open views from the rear house and garden that the proposed screening would not be so visually intrusive and overbearing that it would cause unacceptable harm to the occupiers’ living conditions. Also, as noted by the appellant, it would reduce the degree of overlooking that currently exists from the appeal property onto No 21’s decked area.
Paragraph 5 · Source page 2
23 June 2026 · Dismissed
Development described in the decision
a new dwelling over workshop.
Issue identified by the Inspector
The main issues are: • Whether the proposal would satisfy flood risk policy; • Whether the proposed dwelling would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupants, having regard to internal space; and • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
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Reasoning from the decision
Addressing this, the evidence shows that the small commercial unit has been attached to a dwelling for some time. No compelling information is advanced that this current arrangement has led to unsatisfactory living conditions for the occupants of that neighbouring residential property. In any event, as advised by consultees, the construction of the new residential unit could incorporate measures that would ensure sound and vibration from the workshop would not lead to unsatisfactory living conditions for future occupants. The development could be made acceptable in this regard by imposing conditions .
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10 June 2026 · Dismissed
Development described in the decision
demolition of commercial building and construction of two storey 3 bedroom dwelling.
Issue identified by the Inspector
The main issues are: • whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants, with specific regard to outlook, daylight, sunlight and outdoor amenity space, and the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupants, with specific regard to outlook, privacy, daylight, and noise; • whether the proposal would provide adequate cycle and refuse storage; and • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, and the setting of Montpelier Conservation Area and nearby Grade II Listed Buildings.
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Reasoning from the decision
As set out above, I have found the proposed development would not harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupants, would provide adequate cycle and refuse storage, and would not harm the character and appearance of the area, including the significance of the heritage assets. However, the proposal would not provide suitable living conditions for future occupants.
Paragraph 39 · Source page 7