®Planning appeal decision
37 Lowesmoor, Worcester, WR1 2RS
Planning appeal 3375084 at 37 Lowesmoor, Worcester, WR1 2RS (Worcester City Council) was dismissed on 26 January 2026 by Inspector O'Doherty A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Lowesmoor Conservation Area.
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
- Postcode
- WR1 2RS
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
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SWDP 6Policy SWDP 21Policy SWDP 24
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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