49 Orchard Road, Hockley Heath, SOLIHULL, B94 6QR

demolition of existing dwelling and construction of new self build detached dwelling

Authority: Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Hall R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, including in respect of adjacent trees

What decided it

The moderate harm to the character and appearance of the area, arising from the proposal's poor integration with the street scene and potential impact on adjacent trees, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the very limited benefits of a single replacement dwelling.

The moderate harm to character and appearance significantly and demonstrably outweighs the limited benefits of one replacement dwelling, such that the adverse impacts of granting consent would outweigh benefits when assessed against the Framework taken as a whole, and other material considerations do not justify a decision contrary to the development plan.

Framework references: 11, 74, 130, 124

Plan policies cited: Policy P5, Policy P15, Policy P10, Policy P14

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