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Dismissed3 May 20233311091

131 Old Birmingham Road,, Lickey End, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 1DF

Planning appeal 3311091 at 131 Old Birmingham Road,, Lickey End, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 1DF (Bromsgrove District Council) was dismissed on 3 May 2023 by Inspector Stephens K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal development on the character and appearance of the area.

demolition of part of existing dwelling house, erection of four dwelling houses (Use Class C3) and associated works (access)

Authority
Bromsgrove District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Stephens K
Postcode
B60 1DF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The adverse impacts on the character and appearance of the area would significantly and demonstrably outweigh the limited benefits of housing provision, even when applying the tilted balance.

The modest economic and social benefits from 4 dwellings and more efficient use of land were outweighed by the significant and demonstrable adverse impacts on character and appearance of the area

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy BDP7Policy 19
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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