The Old Rectory, Road From A4538 Pershore Lane To Bredicot Village, Bredicot, WR7 4QA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, including the effect on heritage assets
• whether the appeal site is an appropriate location for the proposed development, having regard to the development strategy for the area and the accessibility of services and facilities
• whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for the future occupants of the property, with particular regard to the provision of garden area
• the effect of the development on the route of the Public Right of Way
• whether suitable mechanisms are available to secure a contribution towards affordable housing and to secure the proposal as a self-build dwelling

What decided it

The scale and dominance of the larger glazed extension would cause harm to the significance of the setting of both listed buildings that could not be outweighed by the moderate public benefits of restoration and self-build provision.

The harm to the character and appearance of the area and the setting of listed buildings, combined with the unsustainable location, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing provision, restoration of buildings, self-build provision, and environmental improvements.