Planning appeal decision
Orchard Bank, Bushcombe Lane, Woodmancote, Cheltenham, GL52 9QJ
Planning appeal 3327802 at Orchard Bank, Bushcombe Lane, Woodmancote, Cheltenham, GL52 9QJ (Tewkesbury Borough Council) was allowed on 12 April 2024 by Inspector Marigold O, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
extensions to replace existing attic conversion and install new roof
- Authority
- Tewkesbury Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Marigold O
- Postcode
- GL52 9QJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of the occupiers of Well House with regard to privacy, outlook and noise
What decided it
The proposal, subject to conditions requiring obscure glazing and fixed panels to prevent overlooking, would have an acceptable effect on character and appearance and would not unduly harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SD4Policy SD14Policy RES10Woodmancote Neighbourhood Plan
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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