5 Worcester road , West Hagley , Stourbridge , Worcs, DY9 0LF

to demolish existing car showroom and construct 5no dwellings

Authority: Bromsgrove District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Jones D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring residential properties at 55A Milestone Drive and 7 Worcester Road, with particular regard to outlook, loss of light and whether the development would be overbearing
whether the proposal would provide an appropriate mix of housing in terms of unit size

What decided it

The significant overbearing harm to the living conditions of occupiers at 7 Worcester Road caused by Plot 3, combined with the inappropriate housing mix failing to meet identified need for smaller properties, substantially and demonstrably outweighs the modest benefits of housing delivery under the tilted balance.

The adverse impacts of significant harm to neighbouring living conditions and failure to meet identified housing need for smaller properties substantially and demonstrably outweigh the modest benefits of housing delivery and economic/social contributions, such that the proposal does not represent sustainable development.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy BDP1, Policy BDP19, Policy BDP7, High Quality Design SPD

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