Planning appeal decision
Rowan Gate, Maugersbury, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 1HP
Planning appeal 3285573 at Rowan Gate, Maugersbury, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 1HP (Cotswold District Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 8 February 2022 by Inspector Hawkins S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the dormers on the character and appearance of the dwelling and its surroundings.
contrary to planning permission granted under reference 18/00190/FUL, the installation of dormer windows that are not in accordance with the drawings approved by the Council
- Authority
- Cotswold District Council
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hawkins S
- Postcode
- GL54 1HP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the dormers on the character and appearance of the dwelling and its surroundings
What decided it
The front dormers' disproportionate scale and dominating visual presence on the front roof slope caused unacceptable harm to character and appearance contrary to development plan policy and the Framework, whereas the rear dormer caused no such harm and was acceptable.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Cotswold Design Code paragraph D.67 criterion 1 (l)Policy EN2Policy EN5Policy EN11
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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