®Planning appeal decision
15 Darwin Avenue, Land to the north of Darwin Avenue, Worcester, WR5 1SP
described as, “Demolition of three existing dwellings and erection of 50 dwellings, access, public open space and associated development including re-routing of public footpath”
- Authority
- Worcester City Council
- Appeal type
- major · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Major dwellings
- Inspector
- O'Doherty A
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not exceptional circumstances demonstrate that the proposed development of Green Space should be permitted
What decided it
The evidence did not clearly demonstrate that the designated Green Space was surplus to requirements, particularly in relation to its demonstrated community need, thereby conflicting with Policy SWDP 38 and paragraph 99 of the Framework.
The very significant weight ascribed to harm from removal of attractive and functional open space contributing to community quality of life outweighed the substantial weight given to benefits including 100% affordable housing provision for 50 dwellings, economic benefits, and housing supply contribution.
Framework references: 99, 11
Plan policies cited: Policy SWDP 43/1, Policy SWDP 38, Policy SWDP 5, Policy SWDPR 53
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.