Land At (OS 8090 5627), Bell Lane, Lower Broadheath, Worcester, WR2 6RR

permission in principle for the construction of up to 3 single-storey dwellings

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

Whether the site is suitable for residential development, having regard to its location, the proposed land use, and the amount of development, with particular regard to the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The harm caused to the character and appearance of the settlement by extending built form into the Significant Gap, combined with conflict with the development plan, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the moderate benefits of housing supply from a small-scale development.

The adverse impacts regarding the development strategy and harm to character and appearance by extending built form into the Significant Gap significantly and demonstrably outweigh the moderate benefits of housing supply, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy SWDP2 Part C, Policy SWDP2 Part D, Policy SWDP21, Policy SWDP25

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