Planning appeal decision
14 Elwyn Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6LB
Planning appeal 3327210 at 14 Elwyn Road, Sutton Coldfield, B73 6LB (Birmingham City Council) was dismissed on 15 April 2024 by Inspector Smith J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing residential area.
outline application for the demolition of part an existing dwelling and the erection of three bungalows including details of means of access
- Authority
- Birmingham City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Smith J
- Postcode
- B73 6LB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing residential area
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area, resulting from the cramped and intensive appearance of three dwellings in backland development, demonstrably outweighs the benefits of housing supply even under the tilted balance.
The benefits of housing supply and economic benefits were outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance of the area
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PG3Policy TP27Policy DM2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11Paragraph 60Paragraph 135
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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