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Dismissed15 December 20213281144

154 Common Lane, Sheldon, Birmingham, B26 3DN

Planning appeal 3281144 at 154 Common Lane, Sheldon, Birmingham, B26 3DN (Birmingham City Council) was dismissed on 15 December 2021 by Inspector Walmsley R, 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 demolition of existing metal clad and framed building and the erection of 2 No. bungalows (semi-detached)

Authority
Birmingham City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Walmsley R
Postcode
B26 3DN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to outlook
  • the effect of the proposal on highway safety
  • the effect of the proposal on local biodiversity

What decided it

The cumulative harm to character and appearance, neighbouring living conditions, highway safety, and biodiversity, combined with the absence of material considerations to outweigh the development plan conflict, resulted in dismissal.

The limited benefits of housing provision and site remediation did not outweigh the harm to character and appearance, living conditions, highway safety and biodiversity.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PG3Policy TP27Policy TP30Policy TP8Policy TP44Birmingham Development Plan (2017)saved paragraph 3.14C-D of the Birmingham Unitary Development Plan (2005)saved paragraph 3.38 of the Birmingham Unitary Development Plan (2005)Places for Living SPG (2001)Places for All SPG (2001)45 Degree Code Supplementary Planning Guidance (SPG 2006)

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