Planning appeal decision
18 Manor Close, Cam, Dursley, GL11 5JN
Planning appeal 3362010 at 18 Manor Close, Cam, Dursley, GL11 5JN (Stroud District Council) was dismissed on 3 June 2025 by Inspector Jones GP, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the completed scheme on the character and appearance of its surroundings.
to replace overgrown 2500mm high hedge to front and side of property with 2000mm high slatted fence panels to match rear of property and neighbouring fencing
- Authority
- Stroud District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jones GP
- Postcode
- GL11 5JN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the completed scheme on the character and appearance of its surroundings
- the effect of the completed scheme on public safety
What decided it
The development's harsh and stark appearance caused visual harm to the character and appearance of the cul-de-sac, contrary to the design criteria of policies CP14 and ES12, which was not outweighed by any other considerations.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CP14ES12CAMMC1
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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