Land West of Murcot Road, Childswickham, Broadway, Worcestershire, WR12 7HR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• whether the proposed development would be in a suitable location, having regard to the development strategy for the area and the access to local services and facilities, having regard to the PPTS
• the effect of the development on the landscape character and appearance of the area, having regard to the PPTS
• whether the proposal would comply with local and national planning policy which seeks to steer new development away from areas at the highest risk of flooding
• whether the proposal would make adequate provision for BNG
• whether any harm arising from the proposal would be outweighed by other considerations

What decided it

The significant weight given to the unmet need for pitches and lack of alternative sites, combined with the best interests of the children, outweighed the significant harm from the unsuitable location.

the significant harm arising from the unsuitable location was outweighed by the significant weight afforded to unmet pitch need and lack of alternative sites, substantial weight to the children's best interests/education, and considerable weight to family mutual support, tipping the balance in favour of allowing the appeal despite conflict with the development plan