Phylnor, 53 Alstone Lane, Gloucestershire, CHELTENHAM, GL51 8HD

Erection of a single storey dwelling on land to rear of the existing property

Authority: Cheltenham Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Conde L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposal on highway safety

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance caused by the backland form of development, which conflicts with the established linear layout of the area and is inconsistent with Framework design principles, substantially and demonstrably outweighs the limited housing delivery benefits of a single unit.

the significant harm to character and appearance substantially and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of delivering one additional self-build dwelling in a sustainable location, notwithstanding the Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply

Framework references: 11, 130, 219

Plan policies cited: Policy D1, Policy SL1, Policy SD4, Policy SD14, Policy INF1

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