Land At (OS 0724 4220), Willersey Road , Badsey, WORCS , WR11 7HD

the erection of one self-build single storey dwelling

Authority: Wychavon District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Phillips B

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the site is suitable for residential development, having regard to its location, the proposed land use and the amount of development, with specific reference to character and appearance

What decided it

The harm to character and appearance caused by the incongruous siting of the dwelling behind the established linear pattern of highway-fronting dwellings significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits of a single self-build unit, even in the context of the Council's shortfall in housing land supply.

The adverse impacts on character and appearance, given significant weight, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited social and economic benefits of one additional dwelling and modest weight given to self-build provision, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply

Framework references: 11, 8

Plan policies cited: SWDP 21, SWDP 25, South Worcestershire Design Guide (2018)

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