Plot Next to 50 Welsh House Farm Road , Quinton Birmingham B32 2LX , Birmingham, B32 2LX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
• the effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of 56 and 58 Barnwood Road, with respect to privacy, outlook and light
• whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupants, with respect to the internal living accommodation and external amenity space

What decided it

The proposal would cause harm to the character and appearance of the area, harm the living conditions of neighbouring properties through overlooking and overbearing effects, and fail to provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupants, with these adverse impacts significantly and demonstrably outweighing the social and economic benefits of one dwelling despite the Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year housing land supply.

The adverse impacts of the proposal, comprising harm to character and appearance, harm to neighbouring amenity, and inadequate living conditions for future occupants, significantly and demonstrably outweigh the social and economic benefits of providing one dwelling, notwithstanding the Council's inability to demonstrate a five-year supply of deliverable housing sites.