®Planning appeal decision
Land At (OS 7558 5996), Martley, Worcestershire, WR6 6QA
erection of detached three bedroom dwelling
- Authority
- Malvern Hills District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Conde L
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Martley Conservation Area
- The effect of the proposal on highway safety
What decided it
The harm to the designated heritage asset of the Martley Conservation Area, combined with the unacceptable impact on highway safety, outweighed the limited public benefits of the proposal and justified refusal despite the absence of a five-year housing land supply.
The benefits of housing delivery and affordable housing contribution were outweighed by the less than substantial harm to the conservation area and the unacceptable impact on highway safety, with the heritage protection policies of the Framework providing a clear reason for refusal under paragraph 11(d)(i).
Framework references: 11, 115, 202
Plan policies cited: SWDP 6, SWDP 24, SWDP 4, SWDP 21, SWDP 15, MKD2
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.