Land to the West of the Weighbridge Inn, Avening Road, Nailsworth, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 9AL

Without planning permission, the carrying out upon agricultural land located within the Cotswold Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), of development of a 5m wide flat surface area together with an engineered embankment, as indicated on the enclosed plan, between two existing field access points and alterations to an existent field access

Authority: Stroud District Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: agricultural · Other minor developments
Inspector: Hanson S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the AONB
the biodiversity of Key Wildlife Sites (KWS)
the safety of highway users

What decided it

The development's profound eroding effect on the AONB landscape character combined with significant biodiversity harm and highway safety concerns means it conflicts with the Development Plan and cannot be justified.

Framework references: 176, 180, 199

Plan policies cited: CP15, ES7, CP14, ES6, CP14(8), CP4(3), EI12

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