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Allowed21 August 20253358747

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

Planning appeal 3358747 at Elkstone Studios, Elkstone, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 9PQ (Cotswold District Council) was allowed on 21 August 2025 by Inspector Jones RE, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.

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
Postcode
GL53 9PQ

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EC7Policy EC8Policy INF3Policy EC1Policy EC3
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 55Paragraph 88

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