Planning appeal decision
Atalaya, Upper Street, Defford, Worcester, WR8 9BG
Planning appeal 3356365 at Atalaya, Upper Street, Defford, Worcester, WR8 9BG (Wychavon District Council) was dismissed on 28 February 2025 by Inspector Brennan P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
demolition of side porch and garages; erection of side single and double storey extensions including roof reconfiguration and erection of front garage
- Authority
- Wychavon District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Brennan P
- Postcode
- WR8 9BG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed extensions and front garage would harmfully alter the character and appearance of the existing dwelling and surrounding area by introducing disproportionate scale and mass that conflicts with the modest, attractive mix of dwellings on Upper Street.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SWDP21
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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