Goldwater Springs Station Road Nailsworth Gloucestershire GL6 0AH

1. 1.The proposed development is located in Flood Zones 2 and 3, where there is a presumption against the proposed development. The application proposal fails the sequential test. The proposed flood compensation strategy is inadequate. The proposed development therefore fails to comply with the government policy contained within paragraphs 161, 170, 173, 174, 175 and 178 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2024 that seeks to direct development away from areas at flood risk; and is contrary to Policies CP7, CP8, CP14, ES3, ES4 and HC1(8) of the Stroud District Local Plan 2015.
2. 2.Local Planning Authority is not satisfied that it has been robustly demonstrated that the safe and dry access/egress strategy can be achieved, and that the site can be safely evacuated during a flood event. The needs of people with disabilities and reduced mobility are not sufficiently addressed particularly in respect of the site's location within Flood Zones 2 and 3. As such, the proposal is in conflict with paragraphs 115, 117, 167 and 181 of the NPPF, as well as Stroud District Local Plan Policies CP7, CP14, HC1 and ES1.
3. 3.The design of the Cheldon building is unsympathetic and incongruous resulting in an overly urban and domestic building which does not follow the design principles and guidance contained within the Industrial Heritage Conservation Area Design Guide (2008). The application scheme is in conflict with paragraph 139 of the National Planning Policy Framework 2024, and Policies CP14 and HC1 of the Stroud District Council Local Plan 2015.
4. 4.Insufficient information has been submitted to address the ecological implications of the proposed scheme and whether the proposed development is likely to have an adverse impact upon Rodborough Common, and Cotswold Beechwoods Special Areas of Conservation, and Severn Estuary SPA/SAC/RAMSAR. The development fails to provide appropriate mitigation to offset the impact of the development on Rodborough Common, and Cotswold Beechwoods Special Areas of Conservation, and Severn Estuary SPA/SAC/RAMSAR. As such the proposed development is contrary to policies CP14 (8) and ES6 of the Stroud District Local Plan 2015; and the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended).

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

GL6 0AH

Application type

Full Planning Application

Scale / size

Large

Number of dwellings

14

Parish

Nailsworth Town Council

Date validated

27 February 2026

Consultation expiry

31 May 2026

Consultation end

31 May 2026

Agent

Morgan Elliot Planning

Documents

42