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Dismissed27 July 20233316580

Land off Hatfield Lane, Hatfield, Norton, Worcester, WR5 2PZ

Planning appeal 3316580 at Land off Hatfield Lane, Hatfield, Norton, Worcester, WR5 2PZ (Wychavon District Council) was dismissed on 27 July 2023 by Inspector Stephens K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the appeal site would be a suitable location for housing with regard to local and national policies.

Outline planning application for residential development of up to 3 self/custom-build dwelling houses, access and associated works

Authority
Wychavon District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Stephens K
Postcode
WR5 2PZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the appeal site would be a suitable location for housing with regard to local and national policies
  • The effects of the development on the character and appearance of the countryside and surrounding area

What decided it

The poor accessibility of the site to services, facilities and public transport, combined with the resulting reliance on private vehicles and the harm to the character and appearance of the countryside, constitute serious planning objections that significantly and demonstrably outweigh the modest housing and economic benefits, even under the tilted balance.

The modest housing delivery benefit and limited economic and social benefits were outweighed by the significant harm arising from poor sustainability (reliance on private car), conflict with the spatial strategy, and harm to countryside character and appearance; the tilted balance did not tip in favour of the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SWDP1Policy SWDP2Policy SWDP4Policy SWDP15Policy SWDP21Policy SWDP25Policy NJK10Policy NJK1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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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