34 Meadway Malvern WR14 1SB

1. 1.The proposed two-storey detached dwelling would, by reason its relative orientation and position set back and between Nos. 33 and 34 Meadway, constitute an incongruous, uncharacteristic, and poorly integrated form of development that conflicts with the establish pattern and character of development creating a strong linear frontage along the road. As such, the proposal would erode local distinctiveness, and result in harm to the character and appearance of the area, contrary to Policy SWDP 21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan (2016), Policies MD1 and MD2 of the Malvern Town Neighbourhood Development Plan, the South Worcestershire Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (Adopted March 2018) and the requirements of Chapter 12 and particularly paragraph 135 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
2. 2.The proposed development would, by reason of its relative position and proximity to the neighbouring dwelling No.33 , give rise to direct overlooking from the first-floor bedroom window on the principal elevation into the private rear garden and, to a lesser extent, the rear-facing rooms of No. 33, resulting in an unacceptable loss of privacy presently enjoyed by the occupiers of that property contrary to Policy SWDP 21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan (2016), the South Worcestershire Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (Adopted March 2018) and the requirements of Chapter 12 and particularly paragraph 135 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
3. 3.The proposed dwelling would, by reason of its size, height and relative position, lead to a material reduction in sunlight and daylight reaching the neighbouring dwelling and garden of No.33, particularly during the afternoon and early evening. This harm would be compounded by the physical presence of the new dwelling which would have an overbearing impact upon No. 33 and create an oppressive sense of enclosure for the occupiers of that property, resulting in an unacceptable loss of outlook currently enjoyed by the occupiers of that property. Accordingly, the development would be contrary to Policy SWDP 21 of the South Worcestershire Development Plan (2016), the South Worcestershire Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (Adopted March 2018) and the requirements of Chapter 12 and particularly paragraph 135 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

WR14 1SB

Application type

Approval of reserved matters

Scale / size

Small

Parish

Malvern CP

Date validated

19 January 2026

Consultation expiry

13 February 2026

Consultation start

19 January 2026

Consultation end

13 February 2026

Agent address

25 Cartwright Avenue Harley Whitefort Worcester WR4 0NZ

Documents

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