®Planning appeal decision
Land Off Kempley Road , Lower Orchard , Gorsley, Gloucestershire, HR9 7EF
Planning appeal 3349877 at Land Off Kempley Road , Lower Orchard , Gorsley, Gloucestershire, HR9 7EF (Forest of Dean District Council) was dismissed on 4 December 2024 by Inspector Law T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the location of the proposed development would be acceptable with specific regard to the principle thereof, the Council's spatial strategy and access to services.
the “erection of a detached dwelling with associated garage, parking and access
- Authority
- Forest of Dean District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Law T
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the location of the proposed development would be acceptable with specific regard to the principle thereof, the Council's spatial strategy and access to services
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The harm to character and appearance and the unsuitability of the location outside the settlement boundary with poor access to services and facilities significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of housing delivery in the absence of a five-year supply.
The harm relating to location and character and appearance significantly and demonstrably outweighs the benefits of one dwelling, renewable energy provision, socio-economic benefits from construction and occupation, and biodiversity enhancements; the proposal does not benefit from the presumption in favour of sustainable development.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CS Policy CSP.1CS Policy CSP.4CS Policy CSP.5CS Policy CSP.16Policy SP1Policy AP4Policy AP1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 8Paragraph 135
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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