27 New Road, Astwood Bank, Redditch, Worcestershire, B96 6AW

Planning appeal 3329807 at 27 New Road, Astwood Bank, Redditch, Worcestershire, B96 6AW (Redditch Borough Council) was allowed on 11 March 2024 by Inspector Sims B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the development now proposed, compared with those of the approved garage, on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area, on the adjacent protected trees, and with respect to the quality of private outdoor amenity space for prospective residents.

the erection of a 2-bed bungalow in lieu of garage and associated works including demolition

Authority: Redditch Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Sims B
Postcode: B96 6AW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effects of the development now proposed, compared with those of the approved garage, on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area, on the adjacent protected trees, and with respect to the quality of private outdoor amenity space for prospective residents

What decided it

The fallback position of the lawful double garage approval under reference 19/01168/CPL meant that the proposed bungalow would not increase the amount of built development permitted on the site, and specialist evidence demonstrated that protected trees and residential amenity could be adequately safeguarded through appropriate conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 5.4Policy 16Policy 39Policy 40

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