®Planning appeal decision
Crown Castle Site, Blacksmiths Lane, Cropthorne, Pershore, WR10 3LX
demolition of two barns and erection of two dwellings (C3) and associated development
- Authority
- Wychavon District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hall R
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and its surroundings
- whether the proposed development would be acceptable with respect to affordable housing in the absence of a completed section 106 planning obligation
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of Summer Place, with particular regard to outlook and privacy
What decided it
The enduring harm to character and appearance of the surroundings and the failure to secure affordable housing provision in a designated rural area of pressing need significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing supply contribution.
The contribution to housing supply (considerable benefit) alongside modest economic and social benefits was outweighed by the enduring harm to character and appearance and failure to deliver affordable housing (considerably greater significance), such that the adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits when assessed against the Framework policies as a whole.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy SWDP2 part C, Policy SWDP21, Policy SWDP25, Policy SWDP15
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.