Land at 86 Woodmancote, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 4AJ

Planning appeal 6001647 at Land at 86 Woodmancote, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 4AJ (Stroud District Council) was dismissed on 24 February 2026 by Inspector Phillips B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.

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
Postcode: GL11 4AJ

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

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy ES7Policy HC1Policy ES6
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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