Planning appeal decision
42 St Pauls Road, Gloucester, GL1 5AR
Planning appeal 6006019 at 42 St Pauls Road, Gloucester, GL1 5AR (Gloucester City) was dismissed on 19 June 2026 by Inspector P Brennan, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
the change of use from C3 dwelling to 7 bed HMO (sui generis). Proposed dormers to loft and single storey rear extension
- Authority
- Gloucester City
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- P Brennan
- Postcode
- GL1 5AR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- Whether the proposal would provide suitable living conditions for future occupants
What decided it
The proposed flat-roofed box dormer would have a demonstrably harmful effect on the character and appearance of the appeal property and surrounding area, conflicting with development plan policies requiring good design and respect for character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SD4Policy SD10Policy SD14Policy F6Policy A1Policy A9
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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