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Dismissed22 January 20253349369

Woodbine, Bransford Road, Rushwick, Worcester, WR2 5TD

Planning appeal 3349369 at Woodbine, Bransford Road, Rushwick, Worcester, WR2 5TD (Malvern Hills District Council) was dismissed on 22 January 2025 by Inspector Sedgwick P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon 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 (NDHA).

Two storey extension at the rear of the existing house to create a new kitchen area and bedroom

Authority
Malvern Hills District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Sedgwick P
Postcode
WR2 5TD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development upon 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 (NDHA)

What decided it

The proposed extension would create a disjointed double gable roof that would further harm the character and appearance of the non-designated heritage asset and conflict with design policies requiring development to complement the character of the building and area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
SWDP 21SWDP 6SWDP 24
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 216

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