Sunset, Sunset Lane, Southam, CHELTENHAM, GL52 3NL

the demolition of modern extensions and erection of double and single storey extensions

Authority: Tewkesbury Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Long M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling
Whether it would conserve and enhance the natural beauty of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (the AONB)

What decided it

The generously-sized plot would minimise the visual impact of the substantial extensions and prevent them from appearing overly-dominant, allowing the development to conserve the natural beauty of the Cotswolds AONB and respect the character and appearance of the host dwelling.

Plan policies cited: Policy SD7 of the Gloucester, Cheltenham and Tewkesbury Joint Core Strategy 2011-2031, Policy HOU8 of the Tewkesbury Borough Local Plan to 2011, Policy RES10 of the Tewkesbury Borough Plan 2011-2031

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