®Planning appeal decision
Wood Farm, Burnthorne Lane, Dunley, Worcestershire, DY3 0TP
Proposed erection of three new dwellings to replace two existing agricultural buildings (in lieu of Class Q prior approval conversion scheme)
- Authority
- Malvern Hills District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Aqbal M
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
- The quality of the proposed development for its occupiers
- The effect of the proposal on protected species
- Whether the proposal makes acceptable provision for affordable housing
What decided it
The identified harm to character and appearance, living conditions, and protected species (bats) significantly and demonstrably outweighed the housing and economic benefits, particularly given that the fallback scheme would deliver equivalent housing with less harm.
The benefits of three new dwellings and affordable housing contributions were outweighed by substantial harm to character and appearance, living conditions of occupiers, and protected species, with the fallback scheme providing an equally or more acceptable alternative.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: SWDP 2, SWDP 21, SWDP 22, SWDP 15, SWDP 25
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.