Planning appeal decision
72 High Street, Cam, Dursley, GL11 5LH
Planning appeal 3332987 at 72 High Street, Cam, Dursley, GL11 5LH (Stroud District Council) was allowed on 20 June 2024 by Inspector Law T, 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.
demolition of garage and erection of a detached dwelling and associated works. Revised application following withdrawal of S.23/1025/FUL
- Authority
- Stroud District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Law T
- Postcode
- GL11 5LH
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 neighbouring residents, with particular regards to outlook and natural light
- The effect on the Severn Estuary SAC/SPA and Ramsar
What decided it
The appellant's agreement to secure a financial contribution through a Unilateral Undertaking for mitigation of effects on the Severn Estuary SAC/SPA/Ramsar, combined with the demonstrated compliance with local plan policies on character, appearance and living conditions, allowed the appeal to be determined in favour of the development.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy HC1Policy ES3Policy CP14Policy ES6
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135Paragraph 186
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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