Planning appeal decision
39 Crescent Road, Colwall, Malvern, WR13 6QW
Planning appeal 3319853 at 39 Crescent Road, Colwall, Malvern, WR13 6QW (Herefordshire Council) was allowed on 13 December 2023 by Inspector Hughes L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
erection of a Gazebo
- Authority
- Herefordshire Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Hughes L
- Postcode
- WR13 6QW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties with particular regard to noise, privacy and outlook
What decided it
The appellant's agreement to increase the boundary fence to 2m height, combined with the gazebo's subservient scale and design, adequately protects neighbouring living conditions while maintaining character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CD3 of the Colwall Neighbourhood Development PlanPolicy LD1 of the Herefordshire Local Plan Core StrategyPolicy SD1 of the Herefordshire Local Plan Core Strategy
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 176
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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