®Planning appeal decision
Land to Rear of 17-26 Vicar Street, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1DA
Planning appeal 3290397 at Land to Rear of 17-26 Vicar Street, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY10 1DA (Wyre Forest District Council) was dismissed on 12 December 2022 by Inspector Thandi B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Vicar Street Conservation Area and the effect of the proposal upon the setting of listed buildings.
9 flats over the top of existing unloading parking bays
- Authority
- Wyre Forest District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Thandi B
- Postcode
- DY10 1DA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area including whether it would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Vicar Street Conservation Area and the effect of the proposal upon the setting of listed buildings
- The safe and efficient operation of the highway network
What decided it
The inadequate visibility for vehicles leaving the enclosed service yards would create unacceptable highway and pedestrian safety risks, contrary to the Framework's requirements for safe and suitable access.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SP.20SP.21DM.24
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 110Paragraph 111
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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