®Planning appeal decision
George Hotel, Stars Pitch, Mitcheldean, GL17 0BP
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
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
- Biodiversity
- Trees - For Appeal B only
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.
Framework references: 195, 199, 202, 180
Plan policies cited: Policy CSP1, Policy CSP4, Policy CSP5, Policy CSP16, Policy AP1, Policy AP4, Policy AP5, Policy AP7, Policy AP96, Policy E1, Policy E4, Policy H1
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.