Planning appeal decision
52 Woodlea Drive, Solihull, B91 1PQ
Planning appeal 3274320 at 52 Woodlea Drive, Solihull, B91 1PQ (Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 16 November 2021 by Inspector Watson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect varying the condition has on the character and appearance of the host building and its surroundings.
Erection of replacement dwelling without complying with conditions attached to planning permission PL/2020/01065/MINFDW, including alterations to roof pitch, flat roof section, roof lights, and front projections
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Watson S
- Postcode
- B91 1PQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect varying the condition has on the character and appearance of the host building and its surroundings
What decided it
The alterations to the approved plans are not harmful to the character and appearance of the host dwelling or its surroundings and therefore comply with Policy P15 of the Solihull Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P14Policy P15
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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