Planning appeal decision
4 Meadow Close, Baughton, Earls Croome, Worcester, WR8 9DX
Planning appeal 3365637 at 4 Meadow Close, Baughton, Earls Croome, Worcester, WR8 9DX (Malvern Hills District Council) was allowed on 29 August 2025 by Inspector McHugh I, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
a new roof and side extension to garage
- Authority
- Malvern Hills District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McHugh I
- Postcode
- WR8 9DX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The extended garage's plain design and rural materials would be appropriate in context and not harmful to the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SWDP21 B
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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