73, St Johns Avenue, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2DH

described on the application form as ‘erection of a single storey side extension for A1 use for a hairdressing salon

Authority: Tewkesbury Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: retail · Householder developments
Inspector: Hall R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the east side of St Johns Avenue
the vitality and viability of the local retail centre at St Johns Avenue

What decided it

The proposal would accord with development plan policies and the Framework by responding positively to local character while providing a small retail unit that would enhance rather than harm the vitality of the local centre.

The benefits of providing a new, accessible retail unit in a sustainable location with positive contribution to local character and centre vitality outweighed the absence of evidence of suitable alternative sites within the Parade.

Framework references: 130, 93

Plan policies cited: Policy SD4 of the Joint Core Strategy, Saved Policy RET4 of the Tewkesbury Local Plan to 2011, Policy RET5 of the Pre-submission Tewkesbury Borough Plan 2011-2031, Table 8.1 of the Churchdown and Innsworth Neighbourhood Plan 2018-2031

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