Planning appeal decision
75 London Road, Brimscombe, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 2SF
Planning appeal 6000752 at 75 London Road, Brimscombe, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 2SF (Stroud District Council) was dismissed on 2 February 2026 by Inspector Townend K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
outline application for the construction of a dwellinghouse
- Authority
- Stroud District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Townend K
- Postcode
- GL5 2SF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to whether the proposal would be overbearing to 75 London Road and 76 London Road
- the effect of the proposed development on biodiversity
- the effect of the proposal on the Rodborough Common Special Area of Conservation and the Cotswold Beechwoods Special Area of Conservation
What decided it
The proposed dwelling would erode the positive effect of gaps between existing dwellings set within large plots and would appear cramped and overdeveloped, thereby adversely affecting the character and appearance of the area contrary to Policies HC1 and CP14 of the Local Plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CP1CP3HC1CP14ES3ES6LRD1
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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