Planning appeal decision
2 Cross Cottages, Rea Lane, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 5LP
Planning appeal 3269592 at 2 Cross Cottages, Rea Lane, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 5LP (Gloucester City Council) was allowed on 16 July 2021 by Inspector Willis S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Hempstead Conservation Area.
demolition of existing extension and two storey extension to rear and side of property
- Authority
- Gloucester City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Willis S
- Postcode
- GL2 5LP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Hempstead Conservation Area
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby properties, with particular regard to privacy, outlook daylight and sunlight
What decided it
The proposed development would preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area and would not unacceptably harm the living conditions of nearby occupiers, thereby according with the relevant development plan policies and the Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SD4Policy SD8Policy SD14
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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