Planning appeal decision
9 Bellamy Close, Shirley, Solihull, B90 3DJ
Planning appeal 3284732 at 9 Bellamy Close, Shirley, Solihull, B90 3DJ (Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 16 November 2022 by Inspector Castle S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character, appearance and practical usability of the site and its surrounding area.
Change of use of an incidental landscaped open space area within a communal garage courtyard to use ancillary to the residential occupation of 9 Bellamy Close
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Castle S
- Postcode
- B90 3DJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character, appearance and practical usability of the site and its surrounding area
What decided it
The site's position set back from the frontages of existing dwellings means it makes a negligible contribution to the open and spacious character of the Close, and the proposed ancillary residential use is not incongruous within the residential context.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P14Policy P15
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 57
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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