Planning appeal decision
1195 Evesham Road, Astwood Bank , Redditch, Worcestershire, B96 6AB
Planning appeal 3280506 at 1195 Evesham Road, Astwood Bank , Redditch, Worcestershire, B96 6AB (Redditch Borough Council) was dismissed on 16 November 2021 by Inspector Phillips B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
a proposed detached garage
- Authority
- Redditch Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Phillips B
- Postcode
- B96 6AB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed garage would be sited in front of an established and consistent building line, appearing as a prominent and visually incongruous structure that would diminish the spacious character of this side of Evesham Road.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy 39Policy 40Local Plan No 4 (2017)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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