148 Widney Lane, Solihull, B91 3LH

Planning appeal 3288196 at 148 Widney Lane, Solihull, B91 3LH (Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 5 May 2022 by Inspector Smith H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

a partial demolition of an existing dwelling, erection of two new dwellings and garage together with associated access and landscaping

Authority: Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Smith H
Postcode: B91 3LH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The substantial and long-lasting harm to the character and appearance of the area, arising from the backland siting, incongruous design, and poor access arrangement, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the limited housing supply contribution and other benefits when assessed against the Framework as a whole.

The substantial harm to character and appearance significantly and demonstrably outweighs the limited housing supply contribution and small carbon reduction benefits, such that the adverse impacts of granting permission would outweigh the benefits under NPPF paragraph 11.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy P15 of the Solihull Local Plan (2013)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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