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Notice varied and upheld19 September 20253350803

Land Known As Parcel 3300, Kayte Lane, Cheltenham, GL52 3PD

Planning appeal 3350803 at Land Known As Parcel 3300, Kayte Lane, Cheltenham, GL52 3PD (Tewkesbury Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 19 September 2025 by Inspector Allen M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the development is inappropriate development in the Green Belt.

the Change of use of land to use as a Gypsy/Traveller site comprising 11 pitches, of which 11 static mobile homes for residential purposes shall be stationed alongside the stationing of 7 ancillary touring caravans, and ancillary works

Authority
Tewkesbury Borough Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
gypsy-gypsy · Change of use
Inspector
Allen M
Postcode
GL52 3PD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether or not the development is inappropriate development in the Green Belt
  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, including the effect on trees
  • The effect of the development on highway safety
  • The effect of the development on biodiversity
  • If the proposal is inappropriate development whether the harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, is clearly outweighed by other considerations so as to amount to the very special circumstances necessary to justify the development

What decided it

The substantial harm to highway safety resulting from inadequate visibility splays at the vehicular access point, combined with the harm to the Green Belt by reason of inappropriateness, character and appearance, and biodiversity, clearly outweighs the benefits of meeting identified need for gypsy traveller pitches.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
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