72 Dosthill Road, Two Gates, TAMWORTH, B77 1JB

erection of No.4 dwellings with associated parking and external amenity space to the side and rear of 72 Dosthill Road

Authority: Tamworth Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Hall R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
whether the proposal would provide a suitable mix of housing sizes
whether the proposal would have an acceptable effect on biodiversity

What decided it

The failure to provide a suitable mix of housing sizes in accordance with Policy HG5, which seeks to address identified local housing needs for two and three bedroom homes, outweighed the benefits of housing delivery on a windfall site.

The moderate benefits of delivering four new homes on a windfall site and small economic benefits during construction were outweighed by the considerable harm from failing to deliver housing of a suitable size to address local housing needs as set out in the development plan.

Framework references: 11, 130, 124, 174, 69

Plan policies cited: Policy SS1, Policy HG1, Policy EN5, Policy HG5, Policy EN4, Policy SU2

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What an account adds

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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