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Allowed2 July 20213271840

Grass Verge on Dogpool Lane 2, Selly Park, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 7PX

Planning appeal 3271840 at Grass Verge on Dogpool Lane 2, Selly Park, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 7PX (Birmingham City Council) was allowed on 2 July 2021 by Inspector Edwards J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

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Authority
Birmingham City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Edwards J
Postcode
B29 7PX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the setting and significance of the former Hibernian public house
  • the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby residences
  • the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on Selly Park Girls School

What decided it

The siting and appearance of the proposal would be compatible with its urban context and would not cause harm to character, heritage assets, residential living conditions, or the school, satisfying the GPDO prior approval criteria.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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