Land at Old Hills , Callow End , Malvern , Worcestershire , WR2 4TQ

30 dwellings (outline application with all matters reserved except for access)

Authority: Malvern Hills District Council
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Inquiry
Development: residential · Major dwellings
Inspector: Powis J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the landscape character and appearance of the area
whether or not the appeal site is suitable for housing, having regard to its location

What decided it

The significant landscape and visual harm combined with the unsuitability of the site's location outweighed the housing and other benefits under the tilted balance.

The adverse impacts of landscape harm and unsuitable location were found to significantly and demonstrably outweigh the housing, economic, social and environmental benefits of the scheme, so permission was refused despite the tilted balance being engaged.

Framework references: 11, 69, 74, 174, 219

Plan policies cited: Policy SWDP 21, Policy SWDP 25, Policy SWDP 2, Policy SWDP 5, Policy SWDP 4, Policy SWDP 27

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What an account adds

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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