Planning appeal decision
Middle Chedworth, Chedworth, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 4AJ
Planning appeal 3308446 at Middle Chedworth, Chedworth, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 4AJ (Cotswold District Council) was dismissed on 31 March 2023 by Inspector Howell M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the site is suitable for residential development, having regard to its location, the proposed land use, and the amount of development.
for a permission in principle application for up to 1no. self- build dwelling at The Pump House, Chedworth GL54 4AJ
- Authority
- Cotswold District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Howell M
- Postcode
- GL54 4AJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the site is suitable for residential development, having regard to its location, the proposed land use, and the amount of development
What decided it
The site is located outside the settlement of Chedworth and the proposed development would cause less than substantial harm to the Conservation Area and AONB that is not outweighed by the limited public benefits of a single self-build dwelling.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DS3Policy DS4Policy H3Policy EN2Policy EN4Policy EN10Policy EN11
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 174Paragraph 176Paragraph 202
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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