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Allowed5 October 20266007595

Land at Epney, Framilode, Gloucester, GL27LL

Planning appeal 6007595 at Land at Epney, Framilode, Gloucester, GL27LL (Stroud) was allowed on 5 October 2026, following a hearing. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

the Installation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) farm with access tracks, fencing, landscape planting and other associated infrastructure

Authority
Stroud
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Hearing
Development
utilities-energy
Postcode
GL2 7LL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • Biodiversity Net Gain
  • The effect on protected nature conservation sites
  • The suitability of the proposed access arrangements

What decided it

The benefits of the renewable energy scheme, including substantial weight for energy security, economic development and the transition to net zero under Policy W3, clearly and convincingly outweighed the harms identified, including the significant visual harm from the connection compound.

the benefits that would result from the development would clearly and convincingly outweigh the harms, such that a decision other than in accordance with the development plan is justified

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CP14ES2ES7ES11ES3ES6CP1CP13EI12LTP PD 0.4
National Planning Policy Framework
Policy N2Policy N6Policy TR6Policy F7Policy HE7Policy W3Policy S5

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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