Planning appeal decision
Land at 36 Clare Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2EL
Planning appeal 3286059 at Land at 36 Clare Road, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 2EL (Malvern Hills District Council) was dismissed on 1 February 2022 by Inspector Howell M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
for the erection of 1 No. Detached Bungalow
- Authority
- Malvern Hills District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Howell M
- Postcode
- WR14 2EL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of 36 Clare Road with regard to noise and disturbance
- Whether the proposed development would have a suitable access, with particular regard to highway and pedestrian safety
What decided it
The proposed development's poor orientation, limited setback, and design would damage the character and appearance of the area by appearing disconnected from the existing pattern of development on Reed Close and Clare Road.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SWDP 21Policy MD2Policy MH2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 112
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.
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