Planning appeal decision
35 Medway Crescent, Brockworth, Gloucester, GL3 4LE
Planning appeal 3280742 at 35 Medway Crescent, Brockworth, Gloucester, GL3 4LE (Tewkesbury Borough Council) was dismissed on 17 January 2022 by Inspector Phillips B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and surrounding area.
the erection of a detached double garage and new access at the side
- Authority
- Tewkesbury Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Phillips B
- Postcode
- GL3 4LE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and surrounding area
- the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 16 Ribble Close, having particular regard to outlook and light
What decided it
The proposed garage would be harmful to the character and appearance of the existing property and surrounding area, conflicting with development plan policies that require development to respect character and context.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HOU8Policy SD4
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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