Hengaston Farm Bristol Road, Cam, DURSLEY, GL11 5JE

external alterations to existing barns 1, 2 and 4 to facilitate the changes of use to 3 dwellinghouses

Authority: Stroud District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Law T

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the site is a suitable location for the proposed development having regard to the development strategy for the area and accessibility to services and facilities (Appeal A and B)
The effect of the proposed development on highway safety (Appeal A)
The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and area (Appeal B)

What decided it

The existence of a more than theoretical fallback position under Class Q permitted development rights, which would allow the same conversion with similar environmental effects, reduced the weight of the development plan conflict and justified granting permission.

Framework references: 115

Plan policies cited: HC1, CP15, CP13, CP4, CP14, ES12

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