135 Crabtree Lane, Bromsgrove, B61 8PQ

Planning appeal 3316105 at 135 Crabtree Lane, Bromsgrove, B61 8PQ (Bromsgrove District Council) was dismissed on 5 July 2023 by Inspector Stephens K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of existing occupants of No.72 Melbourne Road with particular regard to outlook and overshadowing.

A detached 2-bedroom 1½ storey dwelling with cottage-style appearance

Authority: Bromsgrove District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Stephens K
Postcode: B61 8PQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of existing occupants of No.72 Melbourne Road with particular regard to outlook and overshadowing
The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
Whether or not the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants with regard to private garden space

What decided it

The lasting harm to the living conditions of existing occupants of the neighbouring property through loss of outlook and overshadowing significantly and demonstrably outweighed the modest housing benefits when assessed against the Framework as a whole.

The benefits of housing delivery and efficient land use were significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the lasting harm to the living conditions of existing neighbours through loss of outlook and overshadowing.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy BDP1e)Policy BDP7Policy BDP19
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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