Cornerways, School Lane, Holt Heath, Worcestershire, WR6 6NF

Planning appeal 3352203 at Cornerways, School Lane, Holt Heath, Worcestershire, WR6 6NF (Malvern Hills District Council) was dismissed on 18 March 2025 by Inspector Billings C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

demolition of existing bungalow to be replaced with 3no. units (all matters reserved)

Authority: Malvern Hills District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Billings C
Postcode: WR6 6NF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties
affordable housing

What decided it

The adverse impacts on character and appearance and the failure to provide affordable housing contributions significantly and demonstrably outweigh the limited benefits of delivering 2 additional dwellings in a context of housing shortfall.

The adverse impacts of the proposal on character and appearance and affordable housing significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits when assessed against the policies in the Framework taken as a whole, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SWDP 21Policy SWDP 15
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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