Lower Leys House , Lower Leys , Evesham, Worcs, WR11 3AE

Planning appeal 3360289 at Lower Leys House , Lower Leys , Evesham, Worcs, WR11 3AE (Wychavon District Council) was allowed on 3 June 2025 by Inspector Sedgwick P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area.

a first floor extension over existing single storey building to create 7no. flats

Authority: Wychavon District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Sedgwick P
Postcode: WR11 3AE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area
the living conditions of occupiers of houses nearby, with particular regard to outlook, privacy, noise and pollution

What decided it

The council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply engaged the tilted balance under paragraph 11(d) of the Framework, and the substantial benefits of housing delivery in a sustainable location outweighed any concerns, with no adverse impacts identified.

The substantial benefits of increasing housing supply, making effective use of land, and providing jobs during construction and support for local services in a sustainable town centre location outweighed any concerns, with no adverse impacts identified.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SWDP21Policy SWDP1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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