Elkstone Studios, Elkstone, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 9PQ

full planning application for the siting of 6no. shepherd huts for mixed retail and community use (Class E(a)/(b) and/or Class F2(a))

Authority: Cotswold District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: retail · Other minor developments
Inspector: Jones RE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether or not the proposed development is in an acceptable location having regard to development plan policies relating to retail and main town centre uses
whether other considerations indicate a decision should be made otherwise than in accordance with the development plan

What decided it

The significant economic and community benefits of supporting rural business growth and providing accessible local services to nearby settlements outweighed the moderate harm from locational conflict with development plan retail policies.

Framework references: 55, 88

Plan policies cited: Policy EC7, Policy EC8, Policy INF3, Policy EC1, Policy EC3

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