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Dismissed1 March 20223288485

6 Woodstock Road, Worcester, WR2 5NE

Planning appeal 3288485 at 6 Woodstock Road, Worcester, WR2 5NE (Worcester City Council) was dismissed on 1 March 2022 by Inspector Praine N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area.

for a two storey side and single storey rear extension

Authority
Worcester City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Praine N
Postcode
WR2 5NE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The proposed two-storey side extension at 450mm from the shared boundary at first floor level would close the gap between dwellings and harm the spacious character of the area, conflicting with Policy SWDP 21 and paragraph 8.3.11 of the SPD.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SWDP 21South Worcestershire Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document Overarching Design Principles 2018 paragraph 8.3.11

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