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Dismissed5 May 20233314038

Orchard Bank, Bushcombe Lane, Woodmancote, Cheltenham, GL52 9QJ

Planning appeal 3314038 at Orchard Bank, Bushcombe Lane, Woodmancote, Cheltenham, GL52 9QJ (Tewkesbury Borough Council) was dismissed on 5 May 2023 by Inspector Blackwell J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling.

construction of two storey side extensions extending across the existing building. New ridge which will increase the existing by 0.8m creating a 30-degree pitch to allow the installation of solar panels

Authority
Tewkesbury Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Blackwell J
Postcode
GL52 9QJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling

What decided it

The extensive size and scale of the development would harm the existing character of the property and conflict with the development plan's design requirements.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy RES10Policy SD4
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 130

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