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Allowed26 March 20266001492

Land and Building North West of Byways, Donkey Lane, Blockley, GL56 9HP

Planning appeal 6001492 at Land and Building North West of Byways, Donkey Lane, Blockley, GL56 9HP (Cotswold District Council) was allowed on 26 March 2026 by Inspector Sibley G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character or appearance of the Blockley Conservation Area and the Grade II listed 1-4 Brook Lane.

conversion of field shelter to self-catered holiday let

Authority
Cotswold District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Sibley G
Postcode
GL56 9HP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character or appearance of the Blockley Conservation Area and the Grade II listed 1-4 Brook Lane
  • The effect of the proposal on the Cotswold National Landscape
  • The effect of the proposal on highway safety

What decided it

The proposal would preserve the character and appearance of the conservation area and listed building setting while complying with development plan policies supporting tourist accommodation through building conversion.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EN10Policy EN11Policy EN4Policy EN5Policy INF4Policy EC11

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