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Dismissed5 May 20233310222

Land at (Os 8282 6267), Castle Lane, Holt Heath, WR6 6NJ

Planning appeal 3310222 at Land at (Os 8282 6267), Castle Lane, Holt Heath, WR6 6NJ (Malvern Hills District Council) was dismissed on 5 May 2023 by Inspector Marigold O, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

change of use of land for siting of 3no. holiday cabins

Authority
Malvern Hills District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Marigold O

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • The living conditions of nearby properties with regard to noise and disturbance
  • The effect on protected species, specifically badgers

What decided it

The proposal conflicts with the Development Plan on character and appearance, living conditions, and protected species grounds, and material considerations do not indicate a decision other than in accordance with the Development Plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SWDP36Policy SWDP21Policy SWDP25Policy SWDP31Policy SWDP22

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