®Planning appeal decision
114 Brookfields Road, OLDBURY, B68 9QS
proposed 2no. 2 bedroom and 1no. 1 bedroom flat”
- Authority
- Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Pearce S
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The unacceptable harm to character and appearance caused by the cramped, incongruous design and layout of the proposed development significantly and demonstrably outweighs the modest housing benefits.
The harm identified in respect of character and appearance significantly and demonstrably outweighs the limited cumulative benefits of modest housing delivery and efficient use of land, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply.
Framework references: 11
Plan policies cited: Policy HOU2 of the Black Country Core Strategy Adopted 2011, Policy ENV3 of the Black Country Core Strategy Adopted 2011, Policy SAD EOS 9 of the Site Allocations and Delivery Development Plan Document Adopted 2012
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.