PLANS for a residential development in Hanley Swan have been accepted.

A Government inspector has upheld an appeal against refusal of planning permission by Malvern Hills District Council.

K M H Developments Ltd had sought permission in principle for land to the rear of Jubilee Cottage, Malvern Road.

The council's view was that the land could not be developed in a way that was not to the detriment of neighbours. The inspector disagreed.