Grosvenor Arms, 21 Henwick Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 5NP

Planning appeal 3346167 at Grosvenor Arms, 21 Henwick Road, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR2 5NP (Worcester City Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 24 October 2024 by Inspector Sedgwick P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to noise.

retrospective application for a ground floor extension and first floor terrace

Authority: Worcester City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector: Sedgwick P
Postcode: WR2 5NP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to noise
the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area, with particular reference to the impact on the significance of a non-designated heritage asset
archaeological remains

What decided it

The outdoor terrace's proximity to neighbouring flats and the noise generated from customers using external metal stairs to access it would be harmful to neighbouring living conditions, outweighing the economic benefits to the pub.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SWDP 21Policy SWDP 24Policy SWDP 6
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 200

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