Land opposite Ham Close and adjacent to Ham Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 6ND

outline application for the erection of up to 5no. self -build dwellings and associated infrastructure

Authority: Cheltenham Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Townend K

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the Cotswolds National Landscape
the effect of the proposal on the integrity of the Cotswold Beechwoods Special Area of Conservation

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the Cotswolds National Landscape, which the Inspector found would not be outweighed by the limited benefits of five self-build dwellings in addressing the housing shortfall.

The limited to moderate benefits of housing delivery and self-build provision did not outweigh the significant harm to the Cotswolds National Landscape, and the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.

Framework references: 189, 11

Plan policies cited: Policy SD6, Policy SD7, Policy SD10, Policy L1, Policy CE3, Policy CE10, Policy CE12

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