Holiday let at Bourne End High Beech Road, The Pludds, Ruardean

Site and surroundings

The outbuilding lies beside a small lane in open countryside, outside the settlement boundary, opposite the applicant’s dwelling and nearby terraced cottages.

“The outbuilding lies on the side of a small lane, named High Beech Road, opposite to ‘Bourne End’ the dwelling which is owned and occupied by the applicant. The piece of land upon which it is located forms part of the residential curtilage and was used as an art studio ancillary to Bourne End by the previous owner.”

“The site lies outside of the defined settlement boundary within the parish of Lydbrook. It is accessed via an unclassified lane and is surrounded by open countryside. The closest neighbours are the row of terraced cottages (Bourne End, Patch Cottage and Bourne Cottage) on the opposite side of the highway.”

Officer report

Planning history

An earlier holiday-let application was withdrawn, and the site is subject to an open enforcement case.

“P0705/24/FUL - Change of use from C3 residential workshop to a holiday let, demolition of a part of the existing stone wall to allow access for cars, formation of a new parking area and associated landscaping. Withdrawn 03.10.2024”

“The application site is subject to an open enforcement case.”

Officer report

Residents’ concerns

Residents objected over traffic, parking, access, safety, privacy, nuisance, ecology and the preference for the building to remain an art studio.

“Parking and Access Issues • Congested Parking: Parking areas are compacted and congested, with vehicles reversing out onto the bridleway without clear vision. • Restricted Access: The property's location on a tight bend and cul-de-sac makes access difficult and unsafe.”

“General Objections • Preference for Art Studio: Many objectors prefer the building to remain an art studio, which they believe is more beneficial to the local community. • Lack of Local Knowledge: Holiday let visitors may lack local knowledge, leading to safety risks. • Nuisance and Privacy: The studio's proximity to the road, bridleway, and neighbours causes nuisance and privacy concerns.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The applicant spoke in support through a written representation, while no objector, parish representative or ward member spoke.

Members’ questions

Members asked about cycle storage, the number of parking spaces and whether highways were satisfied with access and parking.

“Q: What are the number of car parking spaces associated with this holiday let.”

“Q: The Chair asked for confirmation that Highways have been consulted and they are satisfied with the access and parking arrangements.”

Minutes

The committee vote

Councillors proposed and seconded the officers’ recommendation, with ten votes for, none against and no abstentions.

“Councillor Richard Burton proposed that they accept the Officers recommendation…”

“Councillor Julia Gooch seconded the proposal…”

Minutes

The decision

Permission was granted for the retrospective change of use from residential workshop and studio to holiday let, subject to the schedule and late material.

“Legal summed up what was to be voted on. That they are granting permission as detailed in the schedule and the late material for the application for Change of use from residential workshop/studio to holiday let (Retrospective)”

“RESOLVED:- That they are granting permission as detailed in the schedule and the late material for the application for Change of use from residential workshop/studio to holiday let (Retrospective)”

Minutes

Permission conditions

The holiday accommodation must remain under the main dwelling’s management, retain the required parking and provide cycle storage.

“The proposed holiday accommodation hereby approved shall be permanently retained in the ownership and management of the occupants of Bourne End and shall be used only for holiday purposes. They shall not be used as any individual's main or sole dwelling.”

“The existing vehicular parking facilities as shown on drawing no’s 011 Rev 02 and 012 Rev 07, received 19.03.2025, shall be maintained available for the purposes of parking in connection with the dwelling Bourne End and holiday let hereby approved. 2no. spaces shall be retained for use in connection with the dwellinghouse Bourne End and 1no. space shall be retained for use in connection with the holiday let for the lifetime of the development.”

Officer report