100 Somerset Road, Edgbaston, BIRMINGHAM, B15 2PP

‘Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of new 2½ storey residential property with underground parking gym & cinema room

Authority: Birmingham City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Stephens K

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed dwelling on the character and appearance of the area
The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of existing occupiers of 94 Somerset Road and 102 Somerset Road with regard to light and outlook
Whether sufficient information has been provided regarding the effect of the proposed development on existing trees
Whether sufficient information has been provided regarding the effect of the proposed development on protected species, particularly bats and nesting birds
Whether the provision of on-site parking would accord with local and national policies for delivering sustainable development

What decided it

The combination of significant harm to character and appearance, insufficient ecological survey information regarding protected species, and excessive parking provision contrary to sustainable development policies meant the proposal did not accord with the development plan.

Framework references: 99

Plan policies cited: BDP Policy PG3, BDP Policy TP7, BDP Policy TP8, BDP Policy TP44, DMinB Policy DM2, DMinB Policy DM4, DMinB Policy DM10, DMinB Policy DM15

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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