28 Elmleaze , Gloucester , GL2 0JU

Planning appeal 3280142 at 28 Elmleaze , Gloucester , GL2 0JU (Gloucester City Council) was dismissed on 15 December 2021 by Inspector Law T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for future residents, with particular reference to outlook, light and amenity space.

the proposed erection of two new three bed dwellings

Authority: Gloucester City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Law T
Postcode: GL2 0JU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for future residents, with particular reference to outlook, light and amenity space
The effect of the proposal on highway safety
The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The significant harm to living conditions of future residents of dwelling A and to highway safety substantially and demonstrably outweigh the modest housing supply and economic benefits when assessed against the Framework as a whole.

The adverse impacts of the proposed development, comprising significant harm to living conditions and highway safety, significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of modest housing supply contribution and short-term employment, such that the proposal does not represent sustainable development and the presumption in favour does not apply.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy A1 of the Gloucester City Plan (Emerging Plan) 2019JCS Policy SD4JCS Policy SD14JCS Policy INF 1JCS Policy SD10
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 48Paragraph 11Paragraph 130Paragraph 111

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