Two-bedroom end-terrace dwelling at 17 Osborne Avenue, Bristol

Earlier planning history

An earlier dwelling proposal was refused because of harm to neighbours and the character and appearance of the area.

“24/00809/F - Proposed new end-of-terrace dwelling, including demolition of existing conservatory and partial demolition of existing outbuilding. Refused - 3.07.2024”

“Character and Appearance The proposed development by virtue of its scale, form and massing would result in a development that fails to respect the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider street. The proposal would be located on a highly visible corner plot and would result in an overly dominant form of development.”

Officer report

What people said

Twenty-four objections raised parking, safety, amenity, design, trees, biodiversity and consultation concerns, while five representations supported the proposal.

“Parking and Highways: Concerns about loss of existing off-street parking, increased pressure on on- street parking, and impact on turning space and visibility at the cul-de-sac end of Osborne Avenue. Reference made to Bristol Local Plan parking standards.”

“Trees and Biodiversity: Objections to the removal of mature trees and potential ecological impacts.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The representative of the Chief Planner and Head of Planning introduced the application and gave a presentation.

What members discussed

Members discussed the improved scheme, neighbour impacts, continued pedestrian access along Happy Lane, construction controls and pressure on local parking.

“There is a pre-construction condition and it would be illegal to block Happy Lane as it allows access to garages and is not meant for parking; there is a construction plan which has to be agreed before construction can begin; road safety is always the priority • An application of this size would not be refused for issues around parking and it would not be fair to require a contribution from a developer for an application of this size…”

“There were good reasons for refusal previously, but Officers have now negotiated a good scheme and it will not impact significantly on any of the neighbours • It is important that Happy Lane continues to be a pedestrian route • It is likely that parking in the area will be impacted even if it is only by 1 or 2 cars as there is already a lot of pressure on street parking; highways issues are not a consideration in respect of this application • A lot of hard work has gone…”

Minutes

The committee vote

Councillor Bryher moved approval, Councillor Eddy seconded it, and members voted seven for and one against.

“Councillor Bryher moved that the application be granted.”

“Resolved (Voting 7 for, 1 against) – that the application be granted subject to Conditions.”

Minutes