Sparrows Cottage, Laurels Road, Offenham, Evesham, WR11 8RE

proposed construction of 3 self build dwellings and associated works

Authority: Wychavon District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Law T

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the site is a suitable location for residential development
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
whether the proposal would be an efficient use of land

What decided it

The harm relating to unsustainable location, adverse character and appearance impacts, and inefficient use of land significantly and demonstrably outweigh the limited benefits of three dwellings when assessed against the Framework as a whole.

The harm from unsustainable location, character and appearance impacts, and inefficient use of land significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited social and economic benefits of three dwellings, even applying the tilted balance due to lack of five-year housing supply.

Framework references: 135, 129

Plan policies cited: Policy SWDP2, Policy SWDP13

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