The Laurels, Evesham Road, Egdon, WR7 4QR

a change of use of two existing dayrooms and extension to provide a permanent dwelling

Authority: Wychavon District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Hearing
Development: caravan-gypsy · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Parsons J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposed development would be in a suitable location, having regard to accessibility of services and facilities
affordable housing provision
the effects of the proposal on the Gypsy and Traveller pitches provision within the district

What decided it

The unsustainable location of the site combined with the failure to secure an affordable housing contribution meant the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits of the single dwelling under the tilted balance.

the adverse impacts of the proposal (unsustainable location and lack of secured affordable housing) were found cumulatively substantial and significantly and demonstrably outweighed the limited benefits of providing one dwelling, tipping the tilted balance against the proposal

Framework references: 65, 11, 110, 109, 61

Plan policies cited: Policy SWDP 1, Policy SWDP 2, Policy SWDP 4, Policy SWDP 17, Policy SWDP 23, Policy SWDP 35B, draft Policy SWDP 51

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