Land at Heather Chase, Cleeve Hill, Southam, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 3QE

the erection of dwelling, detached garage and associated works

Authority: Tewkesbury Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Allen M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the site is a suitable location for new residential development, having regard to local planning policy
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of Heather Chase, with particular regard to overlooking

What decided it

The proposal conflicts with development plan policies protecting settlement boundaries and the AONB, and causes unacceptable overlooking harm, which together outweigh the modest housing and social benefits.

the modest housing delivery and social benefits to the appellant were not sufficient to outweigh the harm to AONB character and appearance and the unacceptable overlooking impact on neighbouring living conditions

Framework references: 11, 176

Plan policies cited: SP2, SD10, RES4, SD6, SD7, SD4, SD14

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