The Oaks Barn, Bell Lane, Lower Broadheath, WR2 6RR

Planning appeal 3293557 at The Oaks Barn, Bell Lane, Lower Broadheath, WR2 6RR (Malvern Hills District Council) was dismissed on 11 August 2022 by Inspector Smith H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the site is a suitable location for the proposed dwellings having regard to development plan policy.

3no. residential bungalows and associated works (resubmission Ref. 20/00621/FUL)

Authority: Malvern Hills District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Smith H
Postcode: WR2 6RR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the site is a suitable location for the proposed dwellings having regard to development plan policy
The proposal's effect on the character and appearance of the area, including the effect on the Significant Gap

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area and the designated Significant Gap, combined with conflict with the development plan, outweighs the modest benefits of three dwellings and affordable housing contributions.

The modest benefits of three dwellings, affordable housing contributions of £38,391, and economic and community benefits were outweighed by the significant harm to the Significant Gap and character and appearance of the area, and conflict with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SWDP2Policy SWDP2(D)Policy SWDP21Policy SWDP25
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 80Paragraph 174

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