Peacock Hotel, 149 Warwick Road, Kenilworth, CV8 1HY

Planning appeal 3270903 at Peacock Hotel, 149 Warwick Road, Kenilworth, CV8 1HY (Warwick District Council) was dismissed on 17 June 2021 by Inspector Chandler M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

Demolition of existing hotel and dwelling, and creation of 9 detached dwellings with associated vehicular access and parking

Authority: Warwick District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Chandler M
Postcode: CV8 1HY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions for the occupants of neighbouring properties, having particular regard to privacy and outlook
whether the proposal would provide suitable living conditions for future residents
whether the proposal would provide a safe and suitable access for all
whether the proposal would provide suitable provision for on-site parking

What decided it

The substantial harm to character and appearance of the area, combined with harm to living conditions of both neighbouring and future occupants, outweighed the modest benefits of housing provision and economic contribution.

the modest benefits of housing delivery and economic contribution were outweighed by the substantial harm to character and appearance and living conditions of neighbouring and future occupants

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy BE1Policy BE3Policy TR1Policy TR3Policy KP13Policy KP12
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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