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Dismissed7 February 20253352890

Oak Cottage, Jennett Tree Lane, Callow End, Worcestershire, WR2 4UB

Planning appeal 3352890 at Oak Cottage, Jennett Tree Lane, Callow End, Worcestershire, WR2 4UB (Malvern Hills District Council) was dismissed on 7 February 2025 by Inspector Billings C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the appeal extensions on the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area.

extensions to holiday let and change of use of land from agricultural to amenity land in connection with holiday let

Authority
Malvern Hills District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Billings C
Postcode
WR2 4UB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the appeal extensions on the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area

What decided it

The proposed bedroom extension, by reason of its scale, bulky design, unsympathetic mono-pitch roof and visual prominence in the rural landscape, would harm the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area in conflict with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
SWDP 21SWDP 25

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