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Allowed29 July 20253359925

2 Green Lane, Worcester, WR3 8NY

Planning appeal 3359925 at 2 Green Lane, Worcester, WR3 8NY (Worcester City Council) was allowed on 29 July 2025 by Inspector Bromley N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on highway safety.

change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a Small House in Multiple Occupation (Class C4), including demolition of a lean-to side extension, and the construction of a single storey rear extension

Authority
Worcester City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Bromley N
Postcode
WR3 8NY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on highway safety

What decided it

The existing access and parking arrangements, combined with the property's sustainable location near public transport and the city centre, would not result in an unacceptable impact on highway safety despite the change of use to a four-bedroom HMO.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SWDP 21

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