®Planning appeal decision
784 Old Lode Lane, Solihull, B92 8NQ
Planning appeal 3308184 at 784 Old Lode Lane, Solihull, B92 8NQ (Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 20 March 2023 by Inspector Jones D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
proposed bungalow as part of backland development scheme with frontage design onto Mayswood Road. Existing garden at 784 Old Lode Lane to be segregated and fenced off with proposed trees to increase privacy. 1 no. parking space included as part of scheme
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Jones D
- Postcode
- B92 8NQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- the living conditions of occupiers of 784 Old Lode Lane, with particular regard to the availability of suitable outdoor amenity space and outlook, and occupiers of other nearby residential properties, with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The substantial and long-lasting harm to the character and appearance of the area, arising from the cramped and contrived siting of the bungalow contrary to the established urban grain, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest benefits of housing supply and economic contributions.
The substantial harm to character and appearance, ascribed substantial weight, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest benefits of housing supply, economic and social contributions, and environmental benefits, which were ascribed limited weight.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P5Policy P15Policy P14
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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