Land to the Rear of , 1 & 2 St Gabriels Terrace , Hanley Swan, Worcestershire, WR8 0DY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• Whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants with regard to outlook and daylight, and the effect on the living conditions of adjoining residents with particular reference to privacy, amenity space, daylight, sunlight and outlook
• Whether the proposed development makes suitable provision for the parking of vehicles including its effect on pedestrian safety
• The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and its surroundings

What decided it

The substantial harm to living conditions of future occupiers and neighbouring residents, combined with inadequate parking provision and harm to character and appearance, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the benefits of housing delivery in the context of a shortfall in five-year housing land supply.

The substantial harm caused to living conditions of future occupiers, moderate harm to neighbouring occupiers and character and appearance, and substantial harm from lack of suitable parking provision significantly and demonstrably outweigh the substantial weight given to housing delivery and moderate weight given to construction jobs, renewable energy, accessible housing design, and off-site affordable housing contribution, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.