®Planning appeal decision
Land Parcel North Of Olimpick Drive, Chipping Campden, GL55 6BL
Planning appeal 6006284 at Land Parcel North Of Olimpick Drive, Chipping Campden, GL55 6BL (Cotswold) was allowed on 5 August 2026 by Inspector P Brennan, 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, taking into consideration its location in the Cotswolds National Landscape and the Public Right of Way.
an outline application for residential development of up to 30 dwellings including the detailed matter of access, and associated works
- Authority
- Cotswold
- Appeal type
- major · Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- P Brennan
- Postcode
- GL55 6BL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, taking into consideration its location in the Cotswolds National Landscape and the Public Right of Way
What decided it
The significant shortfall in housing land supply (1.8 years against a five-year requirement) engaged the presumption in favour of sustainable development under NPPF paragraph 11, which weighed heavily in favour of allowing the appeal despite the moderate localised harm to the National Landscape.
The moderate localised harm to the character and appearance of the Cotswolds National Landscape and adverse visual effects to the Public Right of Way were outweighed by the significant benefits of delivering 30 dwellings (including 12 affordable units and 1 self-build plot) to address a substantial housing supply shortfall, combined with landscaping and biodiversity enhancements, under the tilted balance of NPPF paragraph 11.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H1Policy H2Policy INF1Policy INF3Policy EN1Policy EN2Policy EN4Policy EN5Policy EN7Policy EN8Policy S16Policy WCS2Policy CE1Policy CE4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 13Paragraph 58Paragraph 73Paragraph 78Paragraph 187Paragraph 189Paragraph 190
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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