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Dismissed4 September 20266008569

Land On The South Side Of Glenfall Way, Cheltenham, GL52 6XZ

Planning appeal 6008569 at Land On The South Side Of Glenfall Way, Cheltenham, GL52 6XZ (Cheltenham Borough Council) was dismissed on 4 September 2026 by Inspector Jonathan Edwards, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the site is a suitable location for the proposal having regard to development plan policies and the Framework.

Outline application for the erection of 4 no. self-/custom-build dwellings (Class C3). Access to be determined in detail. All other matters reserved.

Authority
Cheltenham Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
Jonathan Edwards
Postcode
GL52 6XZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the site is a suitable location for the proposal having regard to development plan policies and the Framework
  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area including whether it would conserve or enhance the natural beauty of the Cotswold National Landscape

What decided it

The detrimental effects on the character and appearance of the countryside and the Cotswold National Landscape substantially outweighed the benefits of housing delivery and other supporting factors.

The benefits of the development, including housing provision, self-build potential, green infrastructure and biodiversity enhancement, were substantially outweighed by the very considerable harm to the character and appearance of the area and the natural beauty of the National Landscape.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
JCS policy SD10JCS policy SD4JCS policy SD6JCS policy SD7JCS policy INF6Cheltenham Plan 2020 policy L1Cheltenham Plan 2020 policy D1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 8Paragraph 12(c)

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