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Dismissed12 August 20253361502

Land Opposite Ham Close and Adjacent to Ham Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 6ND

Planning appeal 3361502 at Land Opposite Ham Close and Adjacent to Ham Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 6ND (Cheltenham Borough Council) was dismissed on 12 August 2025 by Inspector Townend K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the Cotswolds National Landscape.

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
Postcode
GL52 6ND

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SD6Policy SD7Policy SD10Policy L1Policy CE3Policy CE10Policy CE12
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 189Paragraph 11

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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