99-101 Clouds Hill Road Bristol PLANNING APPRAISAL
Subject to meeting this space standard and designing a suitable layout; the reconstructed dwelling to the front and/or the refurbished/rebuilt/extended existing dwelling could be arranged as flats, generally two per dwelling. The properties are ‘back-of-pavement’ therefore, consideration will need to be given to refuse/recycling storage. Similarly, cycle parking (at a ratio of one space per bedroom) will need to be provided to satisfy Council requirements. As stated above the main Council planning consideration is policy DM21, which relates to the development of private gardens. This policy can be satisfied with a well-designed scheme to redevelop the rear of the site, fronting Holmes Hill Road, for additional dwellings. The main influence for development to the rear (north) of the site are (i) trees, (ii) site level/topography, and (ii) the building line created by the existing terrace along Holmes Hill Road, to the east. (i) There are trees on the site and within adjacent land. They are not protected but are a consideration for any redevelopment on the site. Usually a tree survey will be necessary prior to their removal (in relation to redevelopment). Bristol City Council operate a tree replacement policy and the survey will determine the necessary number of replacements/financial contribution towards off-site planting. (ii) The site slopes from Clouds Hill Road down to Holmes Hill Road. In order to sit comfortably within the Holmes Hill Road streetscene development will need to be set close to the level of the road; therefore, some cut into the site will be necessary. This provides the opportunity to have an additional lower level at the front of the infill development, potentially resulting in split-level properties, with access to their rear gardens via the first floor. The change in levels also helps ensure acceptable amenity relationships with properties on Clouds Hill Road, who would be set at higher levels. REDEVELOPMENT FOR AT LEAST TWO ADDITIONAL HOUSES
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