Planning appeal decision
52 Windmill Lane, Kempsey Worcester, WR5 3RL
Planning appeal 3322249 at 52 Windmill Lane, Kempsey Worcester, WR5 3RL (Malvern Hills District Council) was dismissed on 14 December 2023 by Inspector Hanson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the street.
a detached garden room. Appeal B: APP/J1860/C/23/3322249 52 Windmill Lane, Kempsey, Worcester WR5 3RL
- Authority
- Malvern Hills District Council
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hanson S
- Postcode
- WR5 3RL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the street
- Its impact on the living conditions of the occupants of the neighbouring properties in terms of outlook
What decided it
The outbuilding's rudimentary design and prominent siting within the front garden fails to respond to the character and appearance of the street where front areas are free of buildings, causing visual harm contrary to Policy SWDP21.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SWDP21Policy SWP21
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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