2 Grafton Close, MALVERN, WR14 1PA

described on the application form as the ‘resubmission of rejected application 20/00543/HP for the demolition of attached garage and the construction of two-storey extension

Authority: Malvern Hills District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Howell M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
The living conditions of the occupants of 1 Grafton Close having regard to light and outlook

What decided it

The proposal would have an unacceptable impact upon the character and appearance of the area through its incompatible design features and disruption of the uniform building line, which could not be outweighed by private family accommodation benefits.

The private benefits of extending the property to accommodate a growing family were outweighed by the public planning harm to the character and appearance of the area.

Framework references: 130

Plan policies cited: Policy SWDP 21, Policy MD1, South Worcestershire Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document

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