The appeal is dismissed and planning permission refused for the demolition of existing vehicle hire premises, erection of 12 no. dwellings with parking, cycle storage and recycling/refuse facilities and reinstatement and upgrading of the existing access road at Starkey Hire Ltd, 18 Woodmancote, Dursley, GL11 4AG. The application Ref S.13/1437/FUL, dated 15 October 2012, was refused by notice dated 17 April 2014. The appeal is made by Mr D Starkey against the decision of Stroud District Council.