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Allowed20 January 20253352311

Rear of 5 Bull Ring, Swanpool Walk, Worcester, WR2 5AA

Planning appeal 3352311 at Rear of 5 Bull Ring, Swanpool Walk, Worcester, WR2 5AA (Worcester City Council) was allowed on 20 January 2025 by Inspector Praine N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the St John's Conservation Area and its impact on the setting of the nearby listed buildings including 5 Bull Ring.

three dwellings and bin store

Authority
Worcester City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Praine N
Postcode
WR2 5AA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the St John's Conservation Area and its impact on the setting of the nearby listed buildings including 5 Bull Ring
  • The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future occupiers

What decided it

The extant consent (21/00158/FUL) approved in September 2023 was a material consideration of significant weight, demonstrating that the Council had previously found similar development acceptable, thereby supporting approval of the current proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 6Policy 21Policy 24

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