Planning appeal decision
109 Moor Hall Drive, Sutton Coldfield, B75 6LS
Planning appeal 3356118 at 109 Moor Hall Drive, Sutton Coldfield, B75 6LS (Birmingham City Council) was dismissed on 8 May 2025 by Inspector Graham A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area.
Outline planning permission for the erection of 1 no. dwelling house with all matters reserved
- Authority
- Birmingham City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Graham A
- Postcode
- B75 6LS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area
- Whether the proposal would cause the potential for loss or harm to trees on site
- Whether the proposal includes sufficient information with regards the effect upon ecology upon the site
- Whether there is sufficient information with regards demonstrating an exemption from Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) requirements
What decided it
The proposal lacks key information to demonstrate it would not cause harm to character and appearance, trees, and biodiversity value, and therefore fails to meet Development Plan policy requirements.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PG3Policy TP27Policy TP7Policy TP8Design Principles DP1Design Principles DP2
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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