Planning appeal decision
5 Lamb Bank, Malvern, WR14 4NE
Planning appeal 3267245 at 5 Lamb Bank, Malvern, WR14 4NE (Malvern Hills District Council) was dismissed on 5 August 2021 by Inspector Aqbal M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the extension on the character and appearance of the area and the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
single storey extension to provide storage area
- Authority
- Malvern Hills District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Aqbal M
- Postcode
- WR14 4NE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the extension on the character and appearance of the area and the Malvern Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB)
What decided it
The extension's flat roof form, timber cladding, and window design are incongruous with the host property's distinctive Victorian character and prominent position, resulting in poor design that harms the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SWDP 21Policy SWDP 23
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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