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Allowed17 June 20253353031

1 Hollyberry End Farm, The Oaks, Harvest Hill Lane, Solihull, CV7 7HW

Planning appeal 3353031 at 1 Hollyberry End Farm, The Oaks, Harvest Hill Lane, Solihull, CV7 7HW (Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 17 June 2025 by Inspector Boughton A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host building.

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Authority
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Boughton A
Postcode
CV7 7HW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host building

What decided it

The proposed window would be largely screened by boundary trees, not prominent in normal views, and would not generate significant visual impact or harm the character and appearance of the building group or the locally listed heritage asset.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy P15Policy P16

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