46 Lovelace Avenue, Solihull, B91 3JR

the erection of one self-build house to the rear of 46 Lovelace Avenue with associated works to 46 Lovelace Avenue

Authority: Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Greenwood L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt
The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of Lovelace Avenue, including the effect on trees

What decided it

The Council's demonstrable shortfall in deliverable housing sites (1.11–2.13 years supply) triggered the tilted balance, under which the minor harm to character and appearance was clearly outweighed by the need for additional housing.

The minor harm to local character and appearance caused by the access proposals was outweighed by the need for additional housing, assessed against Framework policies as a whole under the tilted balance.

Framework references: 11, 70, 143, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157

Plan policies cited: Policy P17, Policy P5, Policy P15, Policy P7, Policy P8, Policy P10

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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