Firefly, Pancake Hill, Chedworth, Gloucestershire, GL54 4AW

demolition of existing single garage and erection of new single garage with ancillary annex over and associated landscaping / drainage works

Authority: Cotswold District Council
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Fish A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the Chedworth Conservation Area
The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of Pancake Cottage with particular regard to overlooking and loss of privacy in the rear garden

What decided it

The sum of the public benefits does not outweigh the identified harm to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area caused by the complex roof form and large dormer windows, combined with unacceptable overlooking of the neighbouring property.

Framework references: 212, 213, 215

Plan policies cited: Policy EN1, Policy EN2, Policy EN10, Policy EN11

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