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Dismissed14 December 20213279226

42 Old Birmingham Road, Lickey End, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 1DE

Planning appeal 3279226 at 42 Old Birmingham Road, Lickey End, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 1DE (Bromsgrove District Council) was dismissed on 14 December 2021 by Inspector Ellison H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

Proposed access and erection of up to 3no. bungalows

Authority
Bromsgrove District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Ellison H
Postcode
B60 1DE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • the living conditions of the occupiers of 42 Old Birmingham Road and 2 Staple Flat, with particular regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance and living conditions, when weighed against the moderate benefits of a small housing contribution in the context of the tilted balance, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits.

The moderate weight afforded to the housing contribution and economic benefits was significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the significant weight given to the conflict with the Framework's design objectives and harm to character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy BDP19Policy BDP1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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