®Planning appeal decision
Land North of Limekiln Lane, Waterlane, Stroud, GL6 7PL
Planning appeal 3368323 at Land North of Limekiln Lane, Waterlane, Stroud, GL6 7PL (Stroud District Council) was dismissed on 25 September 2025 by Inspector Edwards J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the development would be in a suitable location having regard to LP policies and the National Planning Policy Framework.
proposed 2 storey dwelling, single storey home office and cart lodge self-build and custom build application including landscaping, new access, ecological and biodiversity net gain”
- Authority
- Stroud District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Edwards J
- Postcode
- GL6 7PL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the development would be in a suitable location having regard to LP policies and the National Planning Policy Framework
- its effect on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The development would be in an unsuitable location contrary to development plan policies and Framework sustainability principles, and would cause harmful visual effects to character and appearance, with these adverse effects significantly and demonstrably outweighing the benefits even under the tilted balance.
The adverse effects of the unsustainable location and harm to character and appearance significantly and demonstrably outweigh the moderate benefits of housing supply contribution, self-build provision, modest biodiversity gains, and limited economic benefits, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CP2CP3CP15CP1CP14ES12
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 84
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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