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Allowed18 November 20223305410

73 Martley Road, Worcester, WR2 6HH

Planning appeal 3305410 at 73 Martley Road, Worcester, WR2 6HH (Worcester City Council) was allowed on 18 November 2022 by Inspector Jones D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.

to make the existing annex, which houses the 4th bedroom, a 2 storey annex, therefore moving the 4th bedroom upstairs and making the rear extension slightly larger

Authority
Worcester City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Jones D
Postcode
WR2 6HH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
  • The effect on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring residential properties at 1 and 3 Brook Cottages with particular regard to outlook

What decided it

The proposed extension would be a subservient, well-designed addition that would not harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling or surrounding area, nor would it adversely affect the living conditions or outlook of neighbouring properties.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SWDP21

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