Copes Of Earlswood Ltd, Juggins Lane, Earlswood, Solihull, B94 5LL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• The effect of the proposed development upon the provision of employment land
• Whether the proposal would be an appropriate location for tourism accommodation having regard to access to services and facilities
• The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area
• The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of existing neighbouring occupiers in respect of overlooking
• Whether the proposal would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers
• The effect of the proposal upon the safe and efficient operation of the local highway network
• The effect upon protected species and biodiversity
• The effect upon trees and ancient woodland
• Flood risk
• Whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to relevant development policies and the National Planning Policy Framework
• The effect upon openness
• Whether any harm by reason of inappropriateness, and any other harm, would be clearly outweighed by other considerations so as to amount to the very special circumstances required to justify the proposal

What decided it

The proposed development constitutes inappropriate development in the Green Belt that would not be justified by very special circumstances, compounded by unresolved concerns regarding ancient woodland deterioration, flood risk, and land contamination affecting future occupiers.