Two flats to one home at 17 Foxcombe Road, Newbridge, Bath

“REPORT The application refers to 17 Foxcombe Road, a Victorian terraced property in Newbridge comprised of two residential flats.”

“Planning permission is sought for the change of use from two flats to a single dwelling (C3).”

“Identified shortage of family housing Evidence within the Council's own housing needs assessments indicates a significant shortage of 3-4 bedroom family housing in Bath. The proposal would directly contribute to addressing this imbalance, particularly in a sustainable inner-city location. Recent development patterns in the area have focused heavily on smaller flats, with limited provision for family accommodation.”

“Third Parties/Neighbours: 14no. comments in support of the application were received from local residents. Matters raised are summarised below: - Property was originally a single dwelling - Reduction in parking demand - In line with other renovations in the street from two flats to one house - In keeping with surrounding houses - Good facilities for families in the area - Reduces noise nuisance of kitchens and communal rooms next to bedrooms - There have been lots of recent…”

“OFFICER ASSESSMENT The proposal is for the change of use of 2no 20bed flats flats to 1no. 4-bed single dwellinghouse. The property is a terraced property in Newbridge. It was originally a single dwelling before gaining planning permission for the subdivision into flats in 1989. The proposed works are internal only and the external appearance of the property would not change.”

“Demonstrable and substantial conservation benefits 2. Demonstrable and substantial economic, social, and environmental benefits…”

“The proposed development is within the Bath World Heritage Site; therefore, consideration must be given to the effect the proposal might have on the outstanding universal value of the World Heritage Site. In this instance, due to the size, location, and appearance of the proposed development it is not considered that it will result in harm to the outstanding universal value of the World Heritage Site.”

“As set out above, the proposal would likely result in some improvements to residential amenity, although this is not considered to outweigh the loss of a residential unit.”

“1 Standard Time Limit (Compliance) The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.”

“2 Plans List (Compliance) The development/works hereby permitted shall only be implemented in accordance with the plans as set out in the plans list.”