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Allowed27 August 20253355832

Forest Lodge St. Whites Road, Cinderford, GL14 3ES

Planning appeal 3355832 at Forest Lodge St. Whites Road, Cinderford, GL14 3ES (Forest of Dean District Council) was allowed on 27 August 2025 by Inspector Jones RE, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

erection of 7 number dwellings, with parking and access

Authority
Forest of Dean District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Jones RE
Postcode
GL14 3ES

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to outlook

What decided it

The proposed development accords with the development plan, particularly Policies CSP.1, CSP.4 and CSP.5 of the Core Strategy and Policies AP.1 and AP.4 of the Allocations Plan, with no material considerations indicating a decision should be taken otherwise.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CSP.1Policy CSP.4Policy CSP.5Policy AP 1Policy AP 4

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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