154 Common Lane, Sheldon, BIRMINGHAM, B26 3DN

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

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.

Plan policies cited: Policy PG3, Policy TP27, Policy TP30, Policy TP8, Policy TP44, Birmingham 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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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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