®Planning appeal decision
Land at (OS 7752 4912) , Upper Interfields, Malvern, WR14 1UR
for the erection of 9 dwellings, (6 Open Market and 3 Self or Custom Build Homes) with associated access, SuDS infrastructure and landscaping
- Authority
- Malvern Hills District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Rawle S
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not the site is an appropriate location for the proposed development having regard to the settlement strategy, the impact of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and the efficient use of the appeal site taking account of development plan policies relating to development within an area designated as a Significant Gap
- Whether or not adequate provision has been made for affordable housing and any necessary health contributions
- Whether or not the proposal would result in an unacceptable impact on highway safety
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to character and appearance caused by the urbanising impact of nine dwellings within a Significant Gap, combined with the failure to provide affordable housing and health contributions, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of housing delivery in circumstances where the Council cannot demonstrate a five-year supply.
The moderate benefits of housing delivery and other social and economic benefits were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the substantial harm comprising moderate harm to character and appearance and settlement strategy, and significant harm from the failure to provide affordable housing and health contributions.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy SWDP 2, Policy SWDP 4, Policy SWDP 13, Policy SWDP 15, Policy SWDP 21, Policy SWDP 25
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.