Planning appeal decision
The Villa Winnycroft Lane, Matson, Gloucester, GL4 6EG
Planning appeal 3328172 at The Villa Winnycroft Lane, Matson, Gloucester, GL4 6EG (Gloucester City Council) was allowed on 1 February 2024 by Inspector Law T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the location of the proposed development would be acceptable, having regard to the character and appearance of the area.
permission in principle for residential development of up to 2 dwellings and associated vehicular access
- Authority
- Gloucester City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Law T
- Postcode
- GL4 6EG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the location of the proposed development would be acceptable, having regard to the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The site's position within a built-up area amongst existing and proposed residential development, combined with the screening provided by mature hedgerows and the suburban character of the locality, meant the proposed two dwellings would be acceptable in principle and would not harm character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP2Policy SD4Policy SD6Policy SD10
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 8Paragraph 135
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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