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Allowed20 May 20266004375

Hillgrove House, Winbrook, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 2BA

Planning appeal 6004375 at Hillgrove House, Winbrook, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 2BA (Wyre Forest District Council) was allowed on 20 May 2026 by Inspector Jones GP, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The adequacy of the external amenity space proposed and the effects of its use on the living conditions of the residents of neighbouring properties with specific reference to privacy.

Change of use of dwelling (Use Class C3) to residential children's home for up to 4 children aged 7-18 and 3 day-time staff and 1 night-time staff on rota basis (Use Class C2)

Authority
Wyre Forest District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
community-institutional · Change of use
Inspector
Jones GP
Postcode
DY12 2BA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The adequacy of the external amenity space proposed and the effects of its use on the living conditions of the residents of neighbouring properties with specific reference to privacy

What decided it

The external amenity space was found to be adequate in total area and suitable for the proposed use, and would not materially affect the privacy of neighbouring residents when considered against the existing overlooking conditions and the small scale of the operation.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
SP20DM24
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 63

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