Land to the Rear of Darby Close, Nesscliffe, Shrewsbury, SY4 1DN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• whether the proposed development would be appropriately located having regard to the Council's development plan policies and access to services and facilities
• the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
• whether adequate living conditions would be provided for future occupiers with regard to noise
• the effect of the proposed development on highway safety with regard to whether the appeal site can be accessed in a safe and satisfactory manner
• whether adequate affordable housing provision would be provided

What decided it

The substantial combined harm arising from inappropriate location, significant harm to character and appearance, lack of safe pedestrian access, and failure to secure adequate affordable housing provision significantly and demonstrably outweighs the benefits of housing delivery, even where the five-year housing land supply cannot be demonstrated.

The substantial harm from location, character and appearance, pedestrian safety and affordable housing provision significantly and demonstrably outweighs the significant benefits of housing delivery and limited social and economic benefits, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.