®Planning appeal decision
Marsh Lane, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2PF
Planning appeal 3309578 at Marsh Lane, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2PF (Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 10 May 2023 by Inspector Bayliss G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring dwellings with regard to the potential for light spill and noise disturbance.
to add a lighting scheme to the bottom three tennis courts in addition to lights already in existence on the top 3 courts
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Bayliss G
- Postcode
- B91 2PF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring dwellings with regard to the potential for light spill and noise disturbance
What decided it
The proposed lighting scheme would cause significant harm to the living conditions of neighbouring residents through light spill and noise disturbance, conflicting with Policy P14 of the Solihull Local Plan 2013.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P14 of the Solihull Local Plan, 2013
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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