Land off Lodge Road, Abson, South Gloucestershire, BS30 5TU

for the demolition of existing stables and erection of 1 no. dwelling with access and parking

Authority: South Gloucestershire Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Howell M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal is inappropriate development in the Green Belt
Whether the proposed development would provide a suitable location for housing, with regard to housing strategy and accessibility
The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
If the development is inappropriate, whether the harm by reason of inappropriateness and any other harm are clearly outweighed by other considerations, so as to amount to very special circumstances necessary to justify the development

What decided it

The proposal is inappropriate development in the Green Belt that would extend into undeveloped land, harm openness, conflict with housing strategy, and be visually incongruous with the rural character, with no very special circumstances to justify approval.

Framework references: 149, 148

Plan policies cited: Policy CS5, Policy CS34, Policy CS1, Policy PSP7, Policy PSP40, Policy PSP1, Policy PSP38

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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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