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Dismissed26 March 20266002277

Land at Verney Road, Verney Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2QD

Planning appeal 6002277 at Land at Verney Road, Verney Road, Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, GL10 2QD (Stroud District Council) was dismissed on 26 March 2026 by Inspector Barton P, 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.

extension and conversion of garage into dwelling

Authority
Stroud District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Barton P
Postcode
GL10 2QD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the living conditions of the occupiers of The Limes, with particular reference to privacy
  • whether the proposed development would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers, with particular reference to privacy

What decided it

The proposed development would have an unacceptable effect on the character and appearance of the area and would result in unacceptable loss of privacy for both existing and future occupiers, conflicting with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy HC1(1)Policy CP14(5)Policy ES12Policy ES3(1)Policy ENV7Policy ENV8

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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