Case Study No. 11: Planning appeal allowed for new dwelling in Worcester

We were approached to prepare and submit an application for a two bedroom dwelling in Worcester. Despite the supporting documentation, the application was refused by Worcester City Council on grounds of highway safety/parking and design.

We then submitted an appeal to The Planning Inspectorate. This included a detailed statement, including evidence relating to design and parking, having regard to the context of the area and nearby decisions.

The appeal was allowed.

The Inspector concluded that the scheme would ‘integrate satisfactorily into the streetscene…and complement the character of the area’. Although he noted that there would be shortfall of one parking space against the Council’s standards, he found that this ‘is unlikely to result in unacceptable harm to highway safety’.