Land Adjacent Hanley House, Hook-a-Gate, Shrewsbury, SY5 8BE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
• whether the site would be a suitable location for the proposed development, in respect of the spatial strategy in the Development Plan, and accessibility to services and facilities
• the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of Windy Ridge and Meadowbrook, with particular reference to outlook and privacy
• whether the proposed development would make adequate provision for Biodiversity Net Gain

What decided it

The substantial and long-lasting harm to character and appearance and conflict with the spatial strategy, when assessed against national decision-making policy DP3(3), substantially outweighs the benefits of housing delivery.

The benefits of 2 dwellings (to which substantial weight is given), economic and social benefits during construction and occupation, and Biodiversity Net Gain are substantially outweighed by the adverse effects on character and appearance and conflict with the development plan spatial strategy, when assessed against the national decision-making policies in the Framework.