Planning appeal decision
6 Butterworth Close, Wythall, Birmingham, B47 6AH
Planning appeal 3291902 at 6 Butterworth Close, Wythall, Birmingham, B47 6AH (Bromsgrove District Council) was dismissed on 16 June 2022 by Inspector Edwards J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the provision of public open space and whether any reduction in provision is justifiable.
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- Authority
- Bromsgrove District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Edwards J
- Postcode
- B47 6AH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the provision of public open space and whether any reduction in provision is justifiable
What decided it
The absence of any surplus in outdoor open space provision in the area, combined with the very limited community benefits of the development, meant that the reduction in public open space provision could not be justified under Policy BDP25.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- BDP25
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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