# 5A Water Street, Dursley

- **Decision:** allowed, 1 September 2026
- **Decided by:** Planning Inspector: B Phillips
- **Authority:** Stroud (South West)
- **Appeal reference:** 6008924
- **Application reference:** S.26/0346/P3E
- **Procedure:** written-representations
- **Development:** Class MA prior approval — vacant office storage building to 2 flats
- **Homes:** 2
- **Site context:** conservation-area, inside-settlement
- **Green Belt:** no
- **Framework applied:** No Framework version cited
- **Determinative policies:** GPDO Sch2 Pt3 Class MA.2(2)(f)
- **Main issues:** Class MA natural light
- **Tags:** tier-2, prior-approval, class-ma, no-framework-cited, costs-application

## Summary
Class MA prior approval for two flats was granted. The natural-light problem was solved with a condition preventing occupation until windows approved under a separate extant planning permission are built. The Courts have recognised this as an "obvious solution" (DL ¶¶11–13). The Framework is not cited.

## What made the difference
The separate extant full permission for the external works, coupled by condition, following *LW Zenith* (DL ¶13).

## Policy findings
- **GPDO Class MA.2(2)(f): pass.** natural light secured by Grampian-style condition requiring completion of windows/rooflights under extant FUL S.25/1492/FUL (LW Zenith Ltd v SSLUHC 2022) (DL 11-16)
- **HE9: neutral.** Dursley CA and nearby listed buildings unharmed (DL 17-19)

## Key facts
- Extant permission for new fenestration and roof material expires 21/10/2028
- Severn Estuary SAC — Reg 77 application a separate pre-commencement requirement

## Sources
- https://appeal-planning-decision.service.gov.uk/published-document/d1e9bba2-90eb-4771-bc56-418098b61ceb
- https://appeal-planning-decision.service.gov.uk/comment-planning-appeal/appeals/6008924

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