Planning appeal decision
Eastfield, Wadborough Road, Kempsey, Worcester, WR5 3QH
Planning appeal 3368824 at Eastfield, Wadborough Road, Kempsey, Worcester, WR5 3QH (Wychavon District Council) was allowed on 23 October 2025 by Inspector Astley-Serougi B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the appeal site is a suitable location for the proposed development having regard to local and national policy.
Construction of 1no. live/work unit
- Authority
- Wychavon District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- employment-industrial · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Astley-Serougi B
- Postcode
- WR5 3QH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the appeal site is a suitable location for the proposed development having regard to local and national policy
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposal complies with Policy SWDP8(g) for live/work units in the open countryside and provides genuine sustainable travel choices, making the site suitable for development despite its isolated location.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SWDP2SWDP2(C)SWDP8SWDP8(g)SWDP8(g)(i)SWDP1SWDP4SWDP2A(iii)SWDP21SWDP25
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 57Paragraph 85Paragraph 86Paragraph 89Paragraph 110
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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