Planning appeal decision
17 Amberley Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL4 6BB
Planning appeal 3332875 at 17 Amberley Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL4 6BB (Gloucester City Council) was dismissed on 18 April 2024 by Inspector O'Doherty A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
described on the application form as, “new 2 bedroomed detached house next to 17 Amberley Road, Gloucester
- Authority
- Gloucester City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- O'Doherty A
- Postcode
- GL4 6BB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of the occupiers of 17 Amberley Road, with particular regard to sunlight and outlook
What decided it
The unacceptable and harmful effects on the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of the occupiers of No 17, accorded great weight in combination, outweighed the limited benefits of providing one new dwelling.
the limited benefits of providing one new dwelling and contributing to housing supply were outweighed by the great weight accorded to the unacceptable and harmful effects on character and appearance and neighbouring living conditions
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SD4 part 1.i.Policy SD10 part 6Policy SD14 part 2.i.Policy A1 part 2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 60Paragraph 70Paragraph 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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