AN appeal against the refusal of planning permission to build four houses in Gorsley has been turned down by a Government inspector.

The appeal was brought by Mr M Jackson, over a plan for the demolition of two poultry sheds at Brandons Poultry Site, Burrups Lane, Gorsley, and the construction of four houses with detached double garages.

The plan had been refused permission by Forest of Dean District Council in March last year.