Planning appeal decision
53 Stratton Heights, Stratton, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 2RN
Planning appeal 3337393 at 53 Stratton Heights, Stratton, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 2RN (Cotswold District Council) was dismissed on 17 June 2024 by Inspector Shearing C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
erection of a detached bungalow and associated works
- Authority
- Cotswold District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Shearing C
- Postcode
- GL7 2RN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposal would result in substantial loss of the open character of the site and create an awkward, cramped appearance at odds with the surrounding area, conflicting with Policy EN2 and design objectives.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN2 of the Cotswold District Local Plan 2018Cotswold Design Code
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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