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Dismissed9 February 20233302539

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

Planning appeal 3302539 at 72 Dosthill Road, Two Gates, Tamworth, B77 1JB (Tamworth Borough Council) was dismissed on 9 February 2023 by Inspector Hall R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

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
Postcode
B77 1JB

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SS1Policy HG1Policy EN5Policy HG5Policy EN4Policy SU2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 130Paragraph 124Paragraph 174Paragraph 69

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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