Land Between Southrise and Kerrs Hill, Bushcombe Lane, Woodmancote, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 9QL

Planning appeal 3308688 at Land Between Southrise and Kerrs Hill, Bushcombe Lane, Woodmancote, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 9QL (Tewkesbury Borough Council) was allowed on 16 March 2023 by Inspector Smith H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the proposal's effect on the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).

erection of a single detached infill dwelling and vehicular access

Authority: Tewkesbury Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Smith H
Postcode: GL52 9QL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the proposal's effect on the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
whether the site is a suitable location for the proposal having regard to local and national policy

What decided it

The proposal would infill a gap within an existing ribbon development that is physically and functionally attached to Woodmancote, with no adverse impacts to the AONB landscape and scenic beauty, and therefore accords with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SD7 of the Gloucester, Cheltenham and Tewkesbury Joint Core Strategy 2011-2031Policy SP2 of the Gloucester, Cheltenham and Tewkesbury Joint Core Strategy 2011-2031Policy SD10 of the Gloucester, Cheltenham and Tewkesbury Joint Core Strategy 2011-2031Policy RES3 of the Tewkesbury Borough PlanPolicy RES4 of the Tewkesbury Borough Plan
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 176Paragraph 56

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