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Dismissed5 March 20263371362

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

Planning appeal 3371362 at Firefly, Pancake Hill, Chedworth, Gloucestershire, GL54 4AW (Cotswold District Council) was dismissed on 5 March 2026 by Inspector Fish A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the Chedworth Conservation Area.

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
Postcode
GL54 4AW

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EN1Policy EN2Policy EN10Policy EN11
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 212Paragraph 213Paragraph 215

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