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Split Decision8 February 20233299212

Land at 7 Cove Gardens, Worcester, WR3 7DJ

Planning appeal 3299212 at Land 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 adjacent Riverside Conservation Area.

Without planning permission, operational development has occurred on the land. This includes the construction of the canopy structure adjoining the garage to the rear and the porch on the side elevation

Authority
Worcester City Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
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 adjacent Riverside Conservation Area
  • The living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties

What decided it

The canopy structure's visual incongruity and negative impact on views from the public footpath and the Riverside Conservation Area setting led to its refusal, while the porch extension's modest design and limited impact on neighbours resulted in its approval.

What the Inspector cited

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

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