Planning appeal decision
18 Culham Close, Birmingham, B27 6PP
Planning appeal 3343174 at 18 Culham Close, Birmingham, B27 6PP (Birmingham City Council) was dismissed on 31 July 2024 by Inspector Deane G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the local area.
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- Authority
- Birmingham City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Deane G
- Postcode
- B27 6PP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the local area
- The effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of 18 Culham Close with regard to outlook and light
- Whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers with reference to outlook and visual impact
What decided it
The failure to respect the character and appearance of the area and provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers significantly and demonstrably outweighed the housing benefits when assessed against the Framework as a whole.
The minimal housing contribution and efficient use of space were outweighed by significant harm to character and appearance and failure to provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers, even accounting for the Council's housing land supply shortfall.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PG3Policy DM2Policy DM10Birmingham Design Guide: Principles 1, 2, 3, 13, 14
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 11
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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