Land Adjacent 39 Fastmoor Oval, Kitts Green, Birmingham, B33 0NR

Planning appeal 3313617 at Land Adjacent 39 Fastmoor Oval, Kitts Green, Birmingham, B33 0NR (Birmingham City Council) was dismissed on 14 June 2023 by Inspector Hall R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

construction of 1 two storey 3 bedroom semi-detached house

Authority: Birmingham City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Hall R
Postcode: B33 0NR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
the living conditions of existing neighbouring occupants with respect to crime and fear of crime
the usability of the public right of way

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area arising from the loss of the sense of openness and spaciousness provided by the gap between Nos 39 and 41 Fastmoor Oval substantially and demonstrably outweighs the modest benefits of delivering one additional dwelling.

The benefits of one new home in an area with acknowledged lack of future housing provision, on a previously developed site in an accessible location, were substantially and demonstrably outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy PG3Policy TP27Policy TP28Policy TP39Policy DM14Policy DM2Policy DM10Birmingham Design Guide 2022 paragraph 1.6 of GI.2
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 74Paragraph 130Paragraph 41Paragraph 43Paragraph 92

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