Land Parcel Priding Saul Gloucestershire

1. 1.The proposed dwelling constitutes'more vulnerable' development within Flood Zone 3b (the functional floodplain), where such development is inappropriate. The proposal fails to satisfy the Sequential Test and it has not been adequately demonstrated that the development would remain safe for its lifetime or avoid increasing flood risk elsewhere. The proposal is therefore contrary to Core Policy CP14 and Delivery Policies ES3 and ES4 of the Stroud District Local Plan (2015), the National Planning Policy Framework (2026) and associated national flood risk guidance
2. 2.The proposed dwelling would be located within the open countryside, poorly related to a settlement capable of meeting the day-to-day needs of future occupiers. The adjoining hamlets of Priding and Framilode contain no significant services or facilities, whilst access to facilities and public transport in surrounding settlements would involve travel along rural roads lacking continuous footways and street lighting. The site therefore lacks safe, convenient and attractive opportunities for travel by walking, cycling and public transport, resulting in undue reliance on the private car. The proposal would consequently represent an inappropriate and unsustainable pattern of residential development, contrary to Core Policies CP2, CP3 and CP15 of the Stroud District Local Plan (2015) and the relevant sustainable development and transport policies of the National Planning Policy Framework (2026).
3. 3.Insufficient ecological information has been submitted to demonstrate that the development would not adversely affect protected species, priority habitats or internationally designated sites, including the Severn Estuary SAC and Wye Valley and Forest of Dean Bat Sites SAC. In particular, the absence of an adequate Ecological Impact Assessment, bat activity surveys and Great Crested Newt assessment prevents the Local Planning Authority from satisfactorily establishing the ecological impacts of the proposal and any necessary mitigation. The development therefore fails to demonstrate compliance with Delivery Policy ES6 of the Stroud District Local Plan (2015), the National Planning Policy Framework (2026), and relevant habitats and protected species legislation.

From the council's decision notice.

Date validated

28 April 2026

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