18 Blandford Avenue, Castle Bromwhich, Solihull, B36 9HX

Planning appeal 3301376 at 18 Blandford Avenue, Castle Bromwhich, Solihull, B36 9HX (Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 2 November 2022 by Inspector Moulton E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

the construction of a 2 bedroom bungalow

Authority: Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Moulton E
Postcode: B36 9HX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
The effect of the proposal on highway safety, with particular regard to adequacy of parking provision
Whether appropriate living conditions would be provided for future occupiers of the proposed dwelling and maintained for the occupants of 18 and 18A Blandford Avenue, with particular regard to garden area

What decided it

The harm to character and appearance and unacceptable highway safety effects from inadequate parking provision significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest contribution of one dwelling to housing supply.

The modest housing benefit and small economic benefits were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the considerable harm to character and appearance and unacceptable highway safety effects.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy P5Policy P15Policy P8Policy P14
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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