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Dismissed11 July 20253355687

The Manse, Alkerton, Eastington, Gloucestershire, GL10 3AA

Planning appeal 3355687 at The Manse, Alkerton, Eastington, Gloucestershire, GL10 3AA (Stroud District Council) was dismissed on 11 July 2025 by Inspector Redford R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling.

the erection of domestic outbuilding

Authority
Stroud District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Redford R
Postcode
GL10 3AA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling

What decided it

The location of the proposed outbuilding at the rear of the site, combined with existing outbuildings, would cause harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling through visual dominance and over-development, contrary to the development plan policies requiring respect for the character of the host building.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Stroud District Local Plan Policy HC8Stroud District Local Plan Policy CP14Eastington Neighbourhood Plan Policy EP7

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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