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Allowed1 August 20243338816

Boxbush House, Froggery Lane, Stoulton, Worcestershire, WR7 4RQ

Planning appeal 3338816 at Boxbush House, Froggery Lane, Stoulton, Worcestershire, WR7 4RQ (Wychavon District Council) was allowed on 1 August 2024 by Inspector O'Connor H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including having special regard to the significance of the Old Forge, a Grade II listed building.

the erection of a replacement dwelling following demolition of the existing house

Authority
Wychavon District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
O'Connor H
Postcode
WR7 4RQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including having special regard to the significance of the Old Forge, a Grade II listed building
  • Bats

What decided it

The replacement dwelling would integrate well into its surroundings through careful siting, design quality and retention of spaciousness and greenery, while suitable bat mitigation measures could be secured by condition to satisfy the Habitats Regulations derogation tests.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
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