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Dismissed12 March 20266004577

44 Oldbury Orchard, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2PU

Planning appeal 6004577 at 44 Oldbury Orchard, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2PU (Tewkesbury Borough Council) was dismissed on 12 March 2026 by Inspector Robinson N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.

extension and loft conversion to property

Authority
Tewkesbury Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Robinson N
Postcode
GL3 2PU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area

What decided it

The front dormer window and side extension would dominate and alter the proportions of the modest host dwelling, unbalancing the pair of semi-detached bungalows and disrupting the ordered character and appearance of the row.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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