Land at (Os 7752 4912) , Upper Interfields, Malvern, WR14 1UR

Planning appeal 3347063 at Land at (Os 7752 4912) , Upper Interfields, Malvern, WR14 1UR (Malvern Hills District Council) was dismissed on 11 March 2025 by Inspector Rawle S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SWDP 2Policy SWDP 4Policy SWDP 13Policy SWDP 15Policy SWDP 21Policy SWDP 25
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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