What were the planning grounds for turning down the Tweedales planning application?
We can quote from the Officer’s report to the Forest of Dean Development Committee: “The proposal would result in the loss of a community and service facility in Brooms Green that also serves a wider area to the detriment of social interchange and those visiting the area, contrary to District Local Plan Policy FC.1 which seeks to retain local facilities and services. “Owing to its location outside of a recognised settlement and not involving the re-use of an existing bed and breakfast accommodation, the proposal would be contrary to Policy FTO.6 of the District Plan and Policy (r) FTRL.2 of the District Local Plan Review.”.
