Planning appeal decision
Greystones Convent Lane, Woodchester, Stroud, GL5 5HR
Planning appeal 3291400 at Greystones Convent Lane, Woodchester, Stroud, GL5 5HR (Stroud District Council) was dismissed on 17 March 2022 by Inspector Cuthbert L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the area.
to extend an adapt 1930s cottage into a family home demolishing an existing conservatory, new garage and landscaping works
- Authority
- Stroud District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Cuthbert L
- Postcode
- GL5 5HR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the area
- Biodiversity
What decided it
The scale of the proposed two-storey extension would swamp the modest existing dwelling and harm the traditional character and appearance of the area, conflicting with Policy HC8, whereas the garage and landscaping works were appropriately sited and caused no such harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HC8Policy ES6
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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