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Split Decision8 February 20233295621

7 Cove Gardens, Worcester, WR3 7DJ

Planning appeal 3295621 at 7 Cove Gardens, Worcester, WR3 7DJ (Worcester City Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 8 February 2023 by Inspector Hanson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and its surroundings, including the setting of the Riverside Conservation Area.

garage extension front and side, bedroom extension to rear

Authority
Worcester City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Hanson S
Postcode
WR3 7DJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development proposal on the character and appearance of the host property and its surroundings, including the setting of the Riverside Conservation Area
  • The living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties

What decided it

The front garage extension would be visually awkward and disproportionate when viewed from the street frontage and would have an overbearing impact on the neighbouring property's outlook, conflicting with Policy SWDP 21, whereas the side and rear extensions would integrate appropriately with the property and surroundings.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SWDP 6Policy SWDP 24Policy SWDP 21

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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