Permission in principle sought for one new home in Cotswolds AONB near nature site

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Summary

The applicant is asking the council to consider, in principle, whether a single new home could be built at this address. This type of application tests whether the location is suitable — it does not grant full permission to build yet. The site is in the Cotswolds, an area of outstanding natural beauty protected for its landscape. It is also close to Leckhampton Hill and Charlton Kings Common, a nationally protected nature site, which lies a short walk away. Around five nearby properties have a direct view of the site, while most others are shielded by buildings. The house at this address is a large detached property of over 300 square metres. Property values in this postcode are high, with a typical home selling for around £635,000.

What you can do

You can comment on this application using reference 26/00413/PIP on the Cheltenham Borough Council planning website. The council can consider the suitability of the location and its impact on the protected landscape. Note that at this stage the council is only deciding whether the principle of building a home here is acceptable — detailed design comes later.