Upper Hook Farm, Hook Common, Hanley Castle, Worcester, WR8 0AX

Planning appeal 3268561 at Upper Hook Farm, Hook Common, Hanley Castle, Worcester, WR8 0AX (Malvern Hills District Council) was allowed on 2 June 2021 by Inspector Willis S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character or appearance of the area with particular regard to the setting of nearby listed buildings.

works to convert 4 grain silos within the curtilage of a listed building to form new visitor accommodation

Authority: Malvern Hills District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Willis S
Postcode: WR8 0AX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character or appearance of the area with particular regard to the setting of nearby listed buildings
Whether the proposal would be in a suitable location for development, with particular regard to the local development strategy, proximity to services and reliance on motor vehicles

What decided it

The silos are permanent, substantial, redundant agricultural structures capable of conversion to visitor accommodation in accordance with Policy SWDP 35, and their conversion would preserve the character and appearance of the area and the setting of the listed buildings.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SWDP 2Policy SWDP 4Policy SWDP 6Policy SWDP 21Policy SWDP 24Policy SWDP 35

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