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Dismissed12 February 20253352435

Land Adj 22 Burleigh Road, Worcester, WR2 5QT

Planning appeal 3352435 at Land Adj 22 Burleigh Road, Worcester, WR2 5QT (Worcester City Council) was dismissed on 12 February 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.

a two bedroom dwelling

Authority
Worcester City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Billings C
Postcode
WR2 5QT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • biodiversity
  • flood risk
  • whether the proposal would have suitable renewable and low carbon energy measures

What decided it

The proposed dwelling's forward siting on the corner, which would jar with the strong, consistent front building line and character of the surrounding area, combined with the failure to demonstrate adequate sustainable drainage management, led to conflicts with the development plan that material considerations did not overcome.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 21 SWDPPolicy SWDP 22Policy SWDP 29Policy SWDP 28Policy SWDP 27

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