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Dismissed27 November 20256000485

Land at 12 Fort View Terrace, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3ES

Planning appeal 6000485 at Land at 12 Fort View Terrace, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3ES (Stroud District Council) was dismissed on 27 November 2025 by Inspector Barton P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of properties on Bridge-Side, with particular reference to privacy.

erection of a new dwelling (self build)

Authority
Stroud District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Barton P
Postcode
GL5 3ES

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of properties on Bridge-Side, with particular reference to privacy
  • the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed development would create unacceptable overlooking and loss of privacy to occupiers of Bridge-Side properties due to its elevated positioning and proximity to their rear gardens, contrary to Policy ES3.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ES3Policy HC1(1)

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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