Redevelopment of the Atyeo

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18 hours ago, Rich said:

Bristol Rovers directors bought houses in the adjoining roads to their proposed redevelopment of the rugby ground, (about 07/08). This benefitted them in various ways. Firstly, there was less opposition to their scheme, secondly, they were rented out and income was gained, thirdly they made a profit on their investment when they were subsequently sold.

Their scheme involved building very close to the neighbouring houses, it also included student accommodation which overlooked those houses. Sadly for them, I believe GCC got their plans through first, which diminished the need for student accommodation in the area, the rest is history. 

On another point, the right to light is a very complicated law, which it seems is down to interpretation. From admittedly, the little I've read, it relates to how long the people have had that light, to how much percentage light would be lost, to how much compensation would be acceptable for that loss of light, depending on the gain to the community of the development.     More to the point, is the angle of light. From memory, according to building regs, this used to be 20 degrees from the lowest nearest window, to the top of a new structure, (though I did read that it's now 45 degrees). So it's possible to draw a line from that lowest, nearest window, at an angle of 20 degrees, (anyone got elevations from the original Atyeo application), this will then determine the height that could be built, but also taking into account the proximity to the boundary. As someone has stated, its is posiible to overhang the boundary, (not needed though). The current stand is nowhere near the height which would affect the light to the houses in Ashton Rd and would appear to have been a compromise, just to sail it through planning without being contentious.

As for access, it would be no different than it currently is, access is gained to that area at each end. It could then be an open concourse, just as under the Dolman and the other stands. Vehicle access would be in the same area, as it needs to be maintained to the rear of the Dolman.

Did you mean to say: Bristol Rovers stole houses .........

 

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