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Dismissed7 April 20266003573

23 Avon Road, Worcester, WR49AF

Planning appeal 6003573 at 23 Avon Road, Worcester, WR49AF (Worcester City Council) was dismissed on 7 April 2026 by Inspector Ramsden S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal site and the surrounding area.

for an annexe in the rear amenity garden

Authority
Worcester City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Ramsden S
Postcode
WR4 9AF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal site and the surrounding area
  • whether the proposed development represents a residential annexe given its nature and relationship with the existing dwelling
  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to privacy and outlook

What decided it

The proposed development would harm the character and appearance of the appeal site and surrounding area through its poor design, scale, and incongruous relationship with the existing dwelling and suburban context, contrary to Policy SWDP21.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SWDP21South Worcestershire Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document 2018

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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