Properties 1 and 2, St Gabriels Terrace, Hanley Swan, WR8 0DY

Proposed development of one detached bungalow to the rear of 1 & 2 St Gabriels Terrace (amendment to planning approval 22/01881)

Authority: Malvern Hills
Appeal type: minor · Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: WR8 0DY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of numbers 1 and 2 St Gabriels Terrace, with particular regard to outdoor amenity space

What decided it

The harmful effects on character and appearance and on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, combined with the Council's demonstrated adequate housing land supply, meant the proposal conflicted with the development plan with no material considerations to outweigh that conflict.

The benefits of housing supply and economic uplift during construction attracted limited weight and did not outweigh the harm to character and appearance and neighbouring living conditions.

Framework references: 78c

Plan policies cited: SWDPR 05, SWDPR 28, SWDPR 11, SWDPR 35, MnGr 4, RE1, Des 1

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