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Dismissed25 September 20243347285

1 Piers Close, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3JH

Planning appeal 3347285 at 1 Piers Close, Malvern, Worcestershire, WR14 3JH (Malvern Hills District Council) was dismissed on 25 September 2024 by Inspector McAndrew R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the host dwelling.

a two-storey extension to side, single storey extension to rear and dormer window to existing roof to rear

Authority
Malvern Hills District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
McAndrew R
Postcode
WR14 3JH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect on the character and appearance of the host dwelling

What decided it

The excessive width and bulk of the proposed side extension and dormer would unacceptably dominate the host property and harm its character and appearance, conflicting with development plan policy.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SWDP21Policy MD1 of the Malvern Town Neighbourhood Plan 2015-2030 (2019)South Worcestershire Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (2018)

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