Wood Farm, Burnthorne Lane, Dunley, Worcestershire, DY3 0TP

Planning appeal 3335850 at Wood Farm, Burnthorne Lane, Dunley, Worcestershire, DY3 0TP (Malvern Hills District Council) was dismissed on 29 October 2024 by Inspector Aqbal M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

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
Postcode: DY13 0TP

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: SWDP 2SWDP 21SWDP 22SWDP 15SWDP 25
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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