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Allowed23 July 20266006408

Land (E) 393711 (N) 213836, Cirencester Road, Birdlip, GL4 8JL

Planning appeal 6006408 at Land (E) 393711 (N) 213836, Cirencester Road, Birdlip, GL4 8JL (Cotswold) was allowed on 23 July 2026 by Inspector P Brennan, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on a habitat of principal importance for the purpose of conserving biodiversity.

the erection of agricultural storage and fruit processing building with ancillary distillery and office

Authority
Cotswold
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
agricultural
Inspector
P Brennan
Postcode
GL4 8JL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on a habitat of principal importance for the purpose of conserving biodiversity

What decided it

The Inspector was satisfied that the required biodiversity compensation and 10% net gain could be secured through the statutory Biodiversity Gain Plan condition, allowing the appeal despite the loss of priority habitat.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EN8Policy EN2Policy EN4Policy EN5
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 187Paragraph 189

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