Land adjacent to 30 Goldthorne Avenue , Sheldon, Birmingham , B26 3LA

proposed dwelling

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 future occupiers, with particular regard to internal and external space standards

What decided it

The development would be unduly dominant and incongruous in the street, harmful to character and appearance, and would provide living accommodation of an unacceptable standard contrary to the development plan with no material considerations to outweigh this conflict.

The limited benefit to local housing supply from a single dwelling was outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance and the unacceptable living conditions for future occupiers.

Plan policies cited: Policy PG3, Policy TP27, saved policy 3.14C, saved policy 3.14D, Places for Living SPG (2001)

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