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Dismissed2 July 20253350597

Barn Rear Of 1 Willincroft Cottages, Upton Snodsbury Road, Pinvin, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 2LB

Planning appeal 3350597 at Barn Rear Of 1 Willincroft Cottages, Upton Snodsbury Road, Pinvin, Pershore, Worcestershire, WR10 2LB (Wychavon District Council) was dismissed on 2 July 2025 by Inspector Tresise O, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

‘Proposed erection of a new dwellinghouse to replace an existing agricultural building (scheme in lieu of Class Q prior approval for conversion)

Authority
Wychavon District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Tresise O
Postcode
WR10 2LB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • if there is any harm, whether this is outweighed by any other considerations, including whether there is a fallback position for an alternative development

What decided it

The adverse effects of the proposal on the distinctive rural character and appearance of the area, taking into account the siting, orientation and domestic paraphernalia, would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the identified benefits when assessed against the Framework as a whole, particularly given that the less harmful fallback Class Q scheme would deliver equivalent housing supply benefits.

the adverse effects on rural character and appearance, taking into account the size of the plot, siting and orientation, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the identified benefits of a single dwelling and housing supply contribution when assessed against the Framework as a whole, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
SWDP21SWDP25
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 232

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