®Planning appeal decision
Cornerways, School Lane, Holt Heath, Worcestershire, WR6 6NF
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
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.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy SWDP 21, Policy SWDP 15
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.