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Dismissed18 April 20243324482

38 Crumpfields Lane, Redditch, B97 5PN

Planning appeal 3324482 at 38 Crumpfields Lane, Redditch, B97 5PN (Redditch Borough Council) was dismissed on 18 April 2024 by Inspector Pickernell E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

the demolition of existing outbuildings, alterations to existing 38 Crumpfields Lane and erection of 6no. new build dwellings including associated access and landscaping

Authority
Redditch Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Pickernell E
Postcode
B97 5PN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • whether the proposal would make suitable provision for pedestrian and cycle links

What decided it

The harmful effect on the character and appearance of the area, which conflicts with the development plan and cannot be outweighed by the moderate housing benefit.

The moderate weight given to the benefit of 6 additional dwellings and housing supply was outweighed by the significant weight attached to the conflict with the Local Plan and Framework regarding character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 5Policy 20Policy 39Policy 40Policy 48
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135

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