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Dismissed15 April 20253350885

Site Of Former Reliance Works, Downton Road, Bridgend, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2AT

Planning appeal 3350885 at Site Of Former Reliance Works, Downton Road, Bridgend, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2AT (Stroud District Council) was dismissed on 15 April 2025 by Inspector Rennie S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed industrial building on the character and appearance of the area.

an industrial unit

Authority
Stroud District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
employment-industrial · Minor general industry/storage/warehousing
Inspector
Rennie S
Postcode
GL10 2AT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed industrial building on the character and appearance of the area
  • Whether the proposal allows for safe and suitable access for all users, including for larger vehicles; and whether adequate parking provision would be incorporated
  • The potential for noise from the proposed development to effect neighbour amenities

What decided it

The cumulative effect of harmful visual impact on character and appearance, unresolved highway safety concerns regarding access and parking, and inadequate noise assessment for adjacent residential properties.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CP14CP13ES3

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