Hadley Cross House Haye Lane, Ombersley, DROITWICH, WR9 0EJ

the replacement of ‘dilapidated former post & rail boundary fence with hit and miss timber fencing and native species boundary planting (Part Retrospective)’. Appeal A:

Authority: Wychavon District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Householder developments
Inspector: Savage M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Appeal A (enforcement): whether the fencing is adjacent to a highway used by vehicular traffic and whether the requirements of the enforcement notice exceed what is necessary to remedy the breach
Appeal B (LDC): whether the Council's refusal to grant a lawful development certificate is well-founded
Appeal C (section 78): the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

For Appeal A: the realistic fallback position of permitted development at 1m height made complete removal excessive. For Appeal B: the fencing exceeds 1m and is adjacent to the highway, failing to qualify as permitted development. For Appeal C: the fencing's substantial setback, design, materials, and consistency with local boundary treatments mean it does not harm character and appearance.

Plan policies cited: Policy SWDP21, Policy SWDP25, Policy TOAD6, Policy TOAD9

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