29 Camp Hill Avenue, Worcester, WR5 2HQ

Planning appeal 3282133 at 29 Camp Hill Avenue, Worcester, WR5 2HQ (Worcester City Council) was dismissed on 22 March 2022 by Inspector Hall R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area.

external alterations to existing dwelling, and construction of 2no detached 3-bedroom dwellings including parking, turning areas and landscaping

Authority: Worcester City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Hall R
Postcode: WR5 2HQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring houses, with respect to daylight and sunlight, outlook, privacy, private outdoor space, noise and disturbance
whether the proposal would provide adequate living conditions for future occupants, with respect to daylight and sunlight, outlook, private outdoor space, and privacy
the effect of the proposal on the biodiversity of the appeal site, with particular regard to badgers

What decided it

The proposed new dwelling would unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area through its tandem development pattern and incongruous materials, and would unacceptably harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupants through overlooking, privacy loss, and noise and disturbance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SWDP 21Policy SWDP 22
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130Paragraph 180

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