George Hotel, Stars Pitch, Mitcheldean, GL17 0BP

Planning appeal 3312967 at George Hotel, Stars Pitch, Mitcheldean, GL17 0BP (Forest of Dean District Council) was dismissed on 5 May 2023 by Inspector Davies H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, with particular regard to the extent to which it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Mitcheldean Conservation Area and preserve the setting of nearby Listed Buildings.

the demolition of outbuildings and the erection of 8 no. 3 and 4 bedroom detached dwellings

Authority: Forest of Dean District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Davies H
Postcode: GL17 0BP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, with particular regard to the extent to which it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Mitcheldean Conservation Area and preserve the setting of nearby Listed Buildings
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What decided it

The failure to demonstrate that the demolition of building 2 was necessary, combined with the unacceptable harm to the Conservation Area and setting of listed buildings that would result from the proposed development, outweighed the modest public benefits of housing provision.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CSP1Policy CSP4Policy CSP5Policy CSP16Policy AP1Policy AP4Policy AP5Policy AP7Policy AP96Policy E1Policy E4Policy H1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 195Paragraph 199Paragraph 202Paragraph 180

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