Developer reboots plans for mini estate
Summary
After it was withdrawn last year, an outline application has been lodged again for six executive homes on an acre of former gardens bordering a Cotswold town. The land was part of a detached property at 45, Water Lane in Wotton-under-Edge, the cottage and gardens being sold as a renovation prospect in November 2024 at a recorded price of £716,200.
Details
The plot covers 0.4 hectares in total, a bid to Stroud District Council being made by Stonehouse-based businessman Paul Telford , who owns development firm PJT Developments Ltd . Mr Telford initially requested outline permission in 2025, but withdrew the application amid dissent from local residents which was broadly backed by the town council.
Acting for the applicant, Megan Packer of Cheltenham-based Morgan Elliot Planning told SDC that the revised proposal was for a “high-quality, design-led scheme of six dwellings that responds sensitively to its context within the Cotswold National Landscape and the settlement of Wotton-under-Edge”.
She added that the site lies within the defined settlement development limits for the town, where residential development is supported in principle.
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Crucially though, the bid represents a refined attempt to pave the way for the new houses – a pre-application query made to Ebley Mill having been met by approval in principle but stating that the design was considered to be “overly large, out of character, and harmful to the landscape setting”.
SDC added: “A substantially revised scheme, likely with fewer, smaller units, improved access, preferably from Shepherds Leaze, and full technical supporting reports, are required before any planning application would be acceptable” Under the new details, four three-bed and two four-bed homes are now presented, their design being primarily brick with stained timber cladding “to achieve a more contemporary aesthetic”.
All of the homes are two-storey and none has dormer window designs. The statement added: “The proposed development adopts a high-quality and cohesive material palette that responds to the surrounding context while maintaining a contemporary appearance. “The roof will be finished in dark grey zinc cladding.
External walls will comprise a combination of grey and buff facing brick, complemented by areas of dark grey timber cladding to add texture and contrast.” It added: “Windows and doors will be constructed from light grey colour-coated aluminium, while rainwater goods will be formed in dark grey colour-coated aluminium.
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