®Planning appeal decision
Land adjacent 39 Fastmoor Oval, Kitts Green, Birmingham, B33 0NR
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
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.
Framework references: 11, 74, 130, 41, 43, 92
Plan policies cited: Policy PG3, Policy TP27, Policy TP28, Policy TP39, Policy DM14, Policy DM2, Policy DM10, Birmingham Design Guide 2022 paragraph 1.6 of GI.2
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