Planning appeal decision
Brook Close, Rodmarton, Cirencester, GL7 6PE
Planning appeal 6007188 at Brook Close, Rodmarton, Cirencester, GL7 6PE (Cotswold) was dismissed on 19 August 2026 by Inspector B Phillips, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the significance of a non-designated heritage asset (NDHA).
the demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings and replacement with a new dwelling, garage and outbuilding, new landscaping and associated ancillary works (self-build development)
- Authority
- Cotswold
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- B Phillips
- Postcode
- GL7 6PE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the significance of a non-designated heritage asset (NDHA)
- Whether the proposal would preserve the setting of the Grade II listed Little Tarlton
- The effect of the proposal on the setting of the Rodmarton Conservation Area (CA)
- The effect of the design of the replacement dwelling on the character and appearance of the surroundings
What decided it
The total loss of the non-designated heritage asset and its significance within the local context outweighed the limited benefits of the replacement dwelling.
The benefits of sustainability improvements, landscape and biodiversity enhancements, and self-build status were outweighed by the harm to the significance of the non-designated heritage asset through its total loss.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EN1Policy EN2Policy EN8Policy EN10Policy EN11Policy EN12
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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