Cotswold Church Lane, Whittington, WORCESTER, WR5 2RQ

construction of 1no. bungalow

Authority: Wychavon District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Bromley N

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
whether or not the proposed development would make adequate provision for affordable housing

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance, combined with the failure to secure affordable housing provision, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of housing delivery in the context of the housing land supply shortfall.

The adverse impacts of harm to character and appearance and failure to secure affordable housing significantly and demonstrably outweighed the moderate benefits of housing delivery and sustainable development, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development did not apply.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy SWDP 21, Policy SWDP 25, Policy SWDP 15

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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