Hampton Lane Garage, Hampton Lane PROFESSIONAL PLANNING APPRAISAL
3.6 The need to protect the redevelopment potential of adjoining land will prevent the inclusion of any windows/outlook to the side elevations of any replacement building on the site. Care will need to be taken to ensure there are no overlooking issues between opposing windows on neighbouring buildings whilst also ensuring a good quality outlook and acceptable natural lighting levels for any proposed residential uses. It should be noted that Bristol City Council generally oppose residential properties with only a single aspect. 3.7 There could be existing rights to light, which could place limitations on the redevelopment of the site, therefore it is recommended that this is investigated. 3.8 The current car repair use could have resulted in contamination therefore a Phase 1 contamination study would be required to support any formal planning application. There could also be potential for the existing building to contain asbestos. 4. OPPORTUNITIES 4.1 The site is located in a high-density area comprising a range of complimentary land uses. It also has excellent accessibility in sustainability terms. Re-use of the site for an alternative employment use, ideally within the B1 use class given the proximity to residential uses, is likely to be supported. However, the site is also deemed to be suitable for flats and student accommodation despite the high proportion of accommodation of this type in this area. 4.2 The existing building, which occupies most of the land to the rear of no. 79 Whiteladies Road, could be deemed to have a negative impact on the setting of the listed building and the character and appearance of the conservation area. Consequently, the Council is unlikely to oppose the demolition of the existing building. 4.3 The existing building has established the siting, footprint, scale, form, mass and height of development on this site and so represents the baseline conditions. However, redevelopment would provide the opportunity to deliver heritage gain
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