®Planning appeal decision
Land at 86 Woodmancote, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 4AJ
the erection of one detached self build dwelling with provision for associated parking, garden and associated works
- Authority
- Stroud District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Phillips B
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area including whether the proposal would conserve and enhance the natural beauty and special qualities of the Cotswold National Landscape
What decided it
The significant and incongruous harm to the character and appearance of the area and the Cotswold National Landscape, combined with the clear reason for refusal provided by Framework policies protecting National Landscapes, outweighed the modest benefits of housing delivery and self-build provision.
The harm caused by the development to the character and appearance of the area and the Cotswold National Landscape outweighed the modest benefits of housing delivery, self-build provision, economic benefits, and the appellant's personal circumstances relating to disability
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy ES7, Policy HC1, Policy ES6
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.