Land at Oakley Farm

Land at Oakley Farm

Battledown, Cheltenham

• Planning Authority Cheltenham Borough
• Type Residential
• Area 15.5 ha
• Size Up to 250 dwellings
• Policy Status Outside of Development Boundary and within the Cotswold AONB

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Proposal:

Residential Development comprising up to 250 residential dwellings, associated infrastructure, ancillary facilities, open space and landscaping; demolition of existing buildings; creation of new vehicular access from Harp Hill

Summary:

Planning permission was achieved on appeal which considered the following main issues:

• Whether the proposal would comply with the spatial strategy within the development plan
• The effect on the character and appearance of the area, including the landscape and AONB
• The effect on heritage assets
• The effect on highway conditions and capacity
• Whether the proposals adequately provide for education for future residents
• The planning balance, including whether exceptional circumstances exist to justify development within the AONB

 

Timeline:

25th June 2020	Application Submitted
18th May 2021	Appeal Lodged against non-determination
5th October 2022	Outline Planning Permission Granted