The Forge, 218 Droitwich Road, Fernhill Heath, Worcester, WR3 7UA

Planning appeal 3358435 at The Forge, 218 Droitwich Road, Fernhill Heath, Worcester, WR3 7UA (Wychavon District Council) was allowed on 9 January 2026 by Inspector Hanson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the street scene.

Without planning permission, operational development consisting of the erection of a two storey extension, approximately filled in blue on the attached plan

Authority: Wychavon District Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Hanson S
Postcode: WR3 7UA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the street scene
The effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring property
The effect of the development on highway safety

What decided it

The extension maintains visual balance and proportionality to its setting, does not result in material harm to neighbouring living conditions beyond existing overlooking, and provides adequate parking provision in accordance with development plan policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan 2016Policy SWDP21B(iv) of the SWDPPolicy SWDP4 of the SWDPSouth Worcestershire Design Guide SPDWorcestershire County Council's Streetscape Design Guide

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