®Planning appeal decision
37 Lowesmoor, WORCESTER, WR1 2RS
described on the application form as, “ERECTION OF 1ST FLOOR FLAT OVER 1 NO. APPROVED CONVERSION (24/000357/FUL) (APPEAL APP/D1835/W/24/3353486)”
- Authority
- Worcester City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- O'Doherty A
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Lowesmoor Conservation Area
- the effect of the proposed development on the setting and significance of the Grade II listed building, 37 Lowesmoor
- whether the proposed development would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to daylight, sunlight, and outlook
- the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to daylight, sunlight, and visual impact
What decided it
The considerable importance and weight required to be given to the conservation of designated heritage assets means that the moderate less-than-substantial harm to the conservation area and listed building cannot be outweighed by the minimal public benefits of the proposal.
the modest public benefits of one additional residential unit and limited economic contribution did not outweigh the moderate less-than-substantial harm to the significance of the conservation area and the listed building, which must be given considerable importance and weight
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy SWDP 6, Policy SWDP 21, Policy SWDP 24
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.