Planning appeal decision
Stables And Land At (Os 9224 6020), Saleway, Himbleton, Worcestershire, WR9 7JY
Planning appeal 3340516 at Stables And Land At (Os 9224 6020), Saleway, Himbleton, Worcestershire, WR9 7JY (Wychavon District Council) was allowed on 9 September 2024 by Inspector Townend K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the site would provide a suitable location for live-work development, having regard to the development strategy for the area and the accessibility to services and facilities.
development of a live/work unit
- Authority
- Wychavon District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Townend K
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the site would provide a suitable location for live-work development, having regard to the development strategy for the area and the accessibility to services and facilities
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposal, although not strictly complying with Policy SWDP 8 Part G criteria vii), met the thrust of the policy as a live-work unit specifically permitted as an exception to countryside development restrictions, with limited visitor numbers and high-quality design that would integrate effectively with the rural area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SWDP 2Policy SWDP 4Policy SWDP 8Policy SWDP 21Policy SWDP 25
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 86Paragraph 88Paragraph 89
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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