Orchard View, Broadwas, WR6 5NH

the material change in use of land for siting of 2 Traveller caravans (static) for residential occupation with facilitating development (hard standing, fencing, cess tank, day room) and keeping of horses

Authority: Malvern Hills District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: caravan-gypsy · Minor traveller and caravan pitches
Inspector: Wyborn D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether or not the development plan, Framework and PPTS would support the proposal in this location, including having regard to the ability to access services and facilities by a range of transport modes
the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
whether or not the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for occupants of the site
whether or not the proposal would be acceptable in relation to highway safety

What decided it

The proposal complies with Policy SWDP17 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan, the specific policy governing gypsy and traveller sites, which outweighs any conflict with general countryside policies.

Framework references: 11, 13

Plan policies cited: Policy SWDP17, Policy SWDP2, Policy SWDP1, Policy SWDP4, Policy SWDP31, Policy SWDP21, Policy P5, Policy P6, Policy P2

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