Isha Lodge, Endwood Drive, Sutton Coldfield, B74 3AJ

Planning appeal 3332628 at Isha Lodge, Endwood Drive, Sutton Coldfield, B74 3AJ (Lichfield District Council) was allowed on 12 September 2024 by Inspector Veevers A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether varying the condition would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Little Aston Conservation Area.

the demolition of dwelling and erection of a 5 bedroom detached dwelling and associated works without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 17/00230/FUL, dated 27 April 2017

Authority: Lichfield District Council
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Veevers A
Postcode: B74 3AJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether varying the condition would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Little Aston Conservation Area
the effect that varying the condition would have on the living conditions of occupants of neighbouring properties Al-Andalus and Hamilton, with particular regard to outlook
the effect of varying the condition on protected trees

What decided it

The combination of the substantial tree and vegetation cover screening the altered design from public view, the prevention of overlooking through the opaque screen, and the protection afforded to the trees by their TPO status and the existing arboricultural method statement condition allowed the appeal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy BE1Core Policy 14
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 135Paragraph 136

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