11 Arlingham Road, Tuffley, GLOUCESTER, GL4 0LX

Proposed 2 x 1b1p flats and associated parking and drainage

Authority: Gloucester City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Stephens K

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
whether or not there is sufficient information to demonstrate the site can be adequately drained

What decided it

The adverse impacts of granting permission, arising from inappropriately designed development that would harm the character and appearance of the area, significantly and demonstrably outweigh the modest benefits of two small flats when assessed against the Framework as a whole.

The modest contribution to housing supply and economic benefits were outweighed by lasting harm to character and appearance arising from inappropriately designed development contrary to the development plan and Framework promotion of well-designed places.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: JCS Policy SD4, JCS Policy INF2

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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