Car Park Land, North West of Box Road, Cam, GL11 5FB

the construction of five dwellings on former car park and associated infrastructure and landscaping

Authority: Stroud District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Worley E

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
whether the proposal would make adequate provision for affordable housing
whether the car park is necessary in the interest of sustainable travel and highway safety
the effect of the layout of the proposed development on highway safety

What decided it

The harm identified in respect to character and appearance (due to insufficient arboricultural evidence) and inadequate affordable housing provision meant the proposal conflicted with the development plan, with no other considerations outweighing this finding.

Plan policies cited: Policy ES8, Policy CAMES1, Policy CAMCD2, Policy CP9, Policy CP3, Policy EI12, Policy EI14, Policy CP7, Policy CP8, Policy CP13, Policy ES3

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