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Dismissed9 December 20213277370

Aymestrey Court Bromyard Road, Crown East, Worcester, WR2 5TR

Planning appeal 3277370 at Aymestrey Court Bromyard Road, Crown East, Worcester, WR2 5TR (Malvern Hills District Council) was dismissed on 9 December 2021 by Inspector Hall R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether or not it has been demonstrated that the proposal would have an acceptable effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, having particular regard to trees.

conversion of former gymnasium to dependent relative unit (granny annexe)

Authority
Malvern Hills District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
Hall R
Postcode
WR2 5TR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether or not it has been demonstrated that the proposal would have an acceptable effect on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, having particular regard to trees
  • whether or not it has been demonstrated that the proposal would be acceptable with respect to its effect on biodiversity
  • whether or not the proposal would be tantamount to the creation of an independent dwelling
  • if the proposal would comprise an independent dwelling, whether its location would be acceptable with regard to access to services and facilities, along with minimising the need to travel and offering sustainable travel choices

What decided it

The proposal would be tantamount to an independent dwelling in an unsustainable countryside location with potential unmitigated harm to trees and biodiversity, contrary to the development plan and Framework.

The limited benefits of creating additional accommodation and local employment did not outweigh the potential harm to character and appearance, biodiversity, and lack of sustainable access to services and facilities.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
SWDP21SWDP25SWDP22SWDP2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 130Paragraph 174
Judgments
Uttlesford DC v SSE & White [1992]

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