Homestead, Halfkey Road, MALVERN, WR14 1UL

Permission in Principle for the erection of up to 9 no. dwellings

Authority: Malvern Hills District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Townend K

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the site is suitable for residential development, having regard to its location, the proposed land use, and the amount of development, with particular regard to the development strategy for the area, access to services and facilities, and the character of the area

What decided it

The Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply, combined with the limited harm to character and appearance, meant the benefits of housing delivery outweighed the conflict with the development plan policies.

the harm from conflict with the development plan and limited harm to character of the area did not significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of housing delivery and economic benefits, when assessed against the Framework taken as a whole

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy SWDP 1, Policy SWDP 2, Policy SWDP 21, Policy SWDP 23, Policy SWDP 25, Policy MSD1, Policy MH3, Policy MD1, Policy MD2, Policy BDP1, Policy BDP4

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What an account adds

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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