Planning appeal decision
Dencroft, Brimscombe Lane, Brimscombe, Stroud, GL5 2RF
Planning appeal 6007482 at Dencroft, Brimscombe Lane, Brimscombe, Stroud, GL5 2RF (Stroud) was dismissed on 20 July 2026 by Inspector B Phillips, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal provides adequate living conditions for future occupiers with respect to privacy.
a two storey residential dwelling
- Authority
- Stroud
- Appeal type
- Planning
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Inspector
- B Phillips
- Postcode
- GL5 2RF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposal provides adequate living conditions for future occupiers with respect to privacy
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surroundings
What decided it
The proposal would not provide adequate private outdoor space and acceptable living conditions for future occupiers due to direct overlooking from the host property's terraces, conflicting with Policy ES3 of the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ES3Policy HC1(1)Policy CP14(5)Policy LRD1Policy ES6
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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