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Dismissed19 June 20243334727

68 Martley Road, Worcester, Worcestershire , WR2 6HH

Planning appeal 3334727 at 68 Martley Road, Worcester, Worcestershire , WR2 6HH (Worcester City Council) was dismissed on 19 June 2024 by Inspector Sedgwick P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area and open space provision.

demolish garage and outbuilding. Proposed new bungalow

Authority
Worcester City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Sedgwick P
Postcode
WR2 6HH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area and open space provision

What decided it

The proposed development would conflict with Policy SWDP21 and SWDP38 by being visually intrusive and out of keeping with the character of Monarch Place, and by developing allocated green space which contributes to the character of the area without meeting the exceptional circumstances criteria.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
SWDP21SWDP38
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 226

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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