39 Pear Tree Drive, Great Barr, BIRMINGHAM, B43 6HT

the construction of new two storey dwelling house and garage

Authority: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Ellison H

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
whether satisfactory living conditions would be provided for future occupiers of the proposed dwelling, with particular regard to garden provision

What decided it

The proposal would harm the character and appearance of the area and would not provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers, with no material considerations indicating a decision other than in accordance with the development plan.

The limited benefits of providing an additional home were outweighed by substantial harm to character and appearance and failure to provide satisfactory living conditions.

Framework references: 130

Plan policies cited: Policy ENV3 of the Black Country Core Strategy (February 2011), Policy SAD EOS 9 of The Site Allocations and Delivery Development Plan Document (December 2012)

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