Land at the Rear of 173-175 Yardley Road , Acocks Green, Birmingham, B27 6NA

Planning appeal 3288503 at Land at the Rear of 173-175 Yardley Road , Acocks Green, Birmingham, B27 6NA (Birmingham City Council) was dismissed on 14 June 2022 by Inspector Gunn J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants, with particular regard to outlook and sunlight/daylight.

‘2 x semi-detached dwellings on vacant land at the rear of 173-175 Yardley Road’

Authority: Birmingham City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Gunn J
Postcode: B27 6NA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants, with particular regard to outlook and sunlight/daylight
the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The outrigger to No 1 would have a significant effect on outlook and natural light reaching habitable rooms of the westernmost dwelling, resulting in unpleasant living spaces that would not provide appropriate living conditions for future occupiers.

even if the Council were unable to demonstrate a 5 year housing supply, the harm to the living conditions of future occupiers would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the limited benefit arising from the erection of 2 dwellings

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy PG3 of the Birmingham Plan 2031 - Birmingham Development Plan (adopted 2017)saved paragraphs 3.14 C-D of The Birmingham Plan - Birmingham Unitary Development Plan 2005Places for AllPlaces for Living
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130

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