Land to the rear of 'The Willows', Leamington Rd, Broadway, Evesham, worcs, WR12 7ED

construction of up to 3 no. dwellings

Authority: Wychavon District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Guest H

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

What decided it

The chronic shortfall in five-year housing land supply (1.10 years) and the sustainable location of the site with reasonable access to services, combined with the limited harm from the conflict with the development strategy, justified allowing the appeal under the tilted balance.

The limited harm arising from the proposal being at odds with the Council's spatial strategy did not significantly and demonstrably outweigh the benefits of delivering three dwellings to address a chronic housing shortfall and supporting the vitality of rural communities.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy SWDP 2, Policy SWDP 4, Policy SWDP 21, Policy SWDP 23, Policy SWDP 25

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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