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Dismissed23 February 20266003307

40 Roman Road, Gloucester, GL4 5HR

Planning appeal 6003307 at 40 Roman Road, Gloucester, GL4 5HR (Gloucester City Council) was dismissed on 23 February 2026 by Inspector Ramsden S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal site and the surrounding area.

the demolition of garage and erection of two storey extension

Authority
Gloucester City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Ramsden S
Postcode
GL4 5HR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal site and the surrounding area
  • the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupants of 42 Roman Road

What decided it

The proposed extension would harm the character and appearance of the appeal site and surrounding area through its prominent position, scale, asymmetrical roof form, and visual discord with the host dwelling and locality, conflicting with development plan policies requiring high quality design that respects character.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SD4Policy SD14Policy A1Policy A9

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