Land At (Os 8157 4265) , Winnington Gardens , Hanley Swan, WR8 0DJ

erection of 6no dwellings, new access arrangements and associated works

Authority: Malvern Hills District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Townend K

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on biodiversity, in particular badgers

What decided it

The failure to provide sufficient evidence of a full badger survey to establish the baseline ecological position and demonstrate that adverse effects on badgers could be adequately avoided or mitigated, contrary to Policy SWDP 22 and Circular 06/2005.

The environmental harm from potential adverse effect on badgers, afforded significant weight, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits from housing delivery, economic benefits and environmental benefits from open space, such that the presumption in favour of development did not apply.

Framework references: 11, 14, 60, 83

Plan policies cited: SWDP 2, SWDP 22

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