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Notice varied and upheld23 June 20213269019

1 Martin Close, Cirencester, GL7 1XY

Planning appeal 3269019 at 1 Martin Close, Cirencester, GL7 1XY (Cotswold District Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 23 June 2021 by Inspector Hanson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the street scene (ground (a)).

Without planning permission the erection of a boundary fence on the Land (“the unauthorised works”)

Authority
Cotswold District Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Hanson S
Postcode
GL7 1XY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the street scene (ground (a))
  • Whether the requirements of the enforcement notice exceed what is necessary to achieve its purpose (ground (f))
  • Whether the fence benefits from permitted development rights under Schedule 2, Part 2, Class A of the GPDO (ground (c))

What decided it

The structure's prominent location, height and artificial green covering fail to respect the character and distinctive appearance of the locality and are contrary to Policy EN2 and the NPPF's aim to achieve well-designed places sympathetic to local character.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EN2 of the Cotswold District Local Plan 2011–2031
Judgments
Miller-Mead v Ministry of Housing and Local Government [1963] 1 A11 ER 4592

How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.

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