®Planning appeal decision
Aymestrey Court Bromyard Road, Crown East, WORCESTER, WR2 5TR
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
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.
Framework references: 130, 174
Plan policies cited: SWDP21, SWDP25, SWDP22, SWDP2
Judgments cited: Uttlesford DC v SSE & White [1992]
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.