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Dismissed14 March 20253348567

Land off Knapp Lane, Oak Barn Farm, Knapp Lane, Alvington, GL15 6BJ

Planning appeal 3348567 at Land off Knapp Lane, Oak Barn Farm, Knapp Lane, Alvington, GL15 6BJ (Forest of Dean District Council) was dismissed on 14 March 2025 by Inspector Edwards J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the dwelling would be in a suitable location having regard to development plan policies and the Framework.

erection of up to 1no self-build dwelling, and associated works. All matters reserved except for access

Authority
Forest of Dean District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Edwards J
Postcode
GL15 6BJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the dwelling would be in a suitable location having regard to development plan policies and the Framework
  • Its effect on the character and appearance of the area
  • Its effect on the setting and significance of Alvington Conservation Area and listed buildings

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the area, recognised as intrinsic to the countryside under Framework paragraph 187, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of the proposal including self-build housing delivery.

The benefits of self-build housing delivery and the accord with Framework rural housing policies were outweighed by the significant harm to the character and appearance of the area and the intrinsic character and beauty of the countryside

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CSP.4CSP.1CSP.2CSP.5CSP.16AP.1AP4AP5NE.2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 73Paragraph 83Paragraph 84Paragraph 135Paragraph 187

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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