18 Newtown Road, WORCESTER, WR5 1HF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
• The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 16 and 20 Newtown Road, with particular reference to outlook, sunlight and daylight
• Whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers, with regard to the provision of private amenity space and cycle provision
• The effect of the proposed development on highway safety, with particular regard to the means of access
• Whether the proposed development would make adequate provision for Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)

What decided it

The cumulative weight of conflicts with the development plan policies on character and appearance, living conditions of neighbours and future residents, and highway safety significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing delivery in the context of a shortfall in housing land supply.

The benefits of housing delivery and use of a brownfield site in a sustainable location attracted notable weight, but the adverse impacts on character and appearance, neighbouring living conditions, future resident amenity, and highway safety significantly and demonstrably outweighed these benefits when assessed against the Framework policies taken as a whole.