Planning appeal decision
The Rickyard Russell Street, Great Comberton, Pershore, WR10 3DT
Planning appeal 3360012 at The Rickyard Russell Street, Great Comberton, Pershore, WR10 3DT (Wychavon District Council) was allowed on 3 September 2025 by Inspector Kay D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including heritage assets.
conversion of existing garage to 1no. dwelling
- Authority
- Wychavon District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Kay D
- Postcode
- WR10 3DT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, including heritage assets
- whether it would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupiers and for occupiers of the neighbouring 'The Rickyard' property, having regard to the provision of outdoor space
What decided it
The proposal accords with the development plan taken as a whole, particularly Policies SWDP 6, SWDP 24 and SWDP 21, and would not cause harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area or the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SWDP 6SWDP 24SWDP 21SWDP 15SWDP 26
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135Paragraph 189Paragraph 55
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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