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Allowed3 April 20253355180

318-326 Brook Lane, Land at Rear of, Billesley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 0TH

Planning appeal 3355180 at 318-326 Brook Lane, Land at Rear of, Billesley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 0TH (Birmingham City Council) was allowed on 3 April 2025 by Inspector Greenwood L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on local biodiversity.

the erection of 2 detached (3 bedroom, double storey) self-build dwellings with associated landscaping and car parking to accommodate electric vehicles

Authority
Birmingham City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Greenwood L
Postcode
B13 0TH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect on local biodiversity

What decided it

The outline nature of the application and the scope for on-site biodiversity enhancement measures to be secured through appropriately worded conditions, particularly a Grampian-style condition requiring an Ecological Enhancement and Management Strategy, means a legal agreement is not necessary and the proposal can accord with development plan and Framework policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy TP8Policy PG3Policy DM4
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 58Paragraph 187

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