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Allowed14 February 20253347763

14 Suffolk Parade, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 2AB

Planning appeal 3347763 at 14 Suffolk Parade, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 2AB (Cheltenham Borough Council) was allowed on 14 February 2025 by Inspector Wilson D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Central Conservation Area and whether its effect on the setting of nearby Grade II listed building would harm its significance.

demolition of existing stores and officing at rear of 14 Suffolk Parade, and construction of detached 2 bedroom coach house dwelling (with pedestrian access off Daffodil St

Authority
Cheltenham Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Wilson D
Postcode
GL50 2AB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Central Conservation Area and whether its effect on the setting of nearby Grade II listed building would harm its significance
  • whether the proposed development would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers
  • the effect of the development on the integrity of the Cotswold Beechwoods Special Area of Conservation

What decided it

The proposed development would enhance the character and appearance of the Central Conservation Area and provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers, with recreational effects on the SAC adequately mitigated through a secured financial contribution.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D1Policy SL1Policy BG1Policy SD4Policy SD8Policy SD14Policy HE3
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135

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