46 Lovelace Avenue, Solihull, B91 3JR

Planning appeal 3362319 at 46 Lovelace Avenue, Solihull, B91 3JR (Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 20 June 2025 by Inspector Greenwood L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt.

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
Postcode: B91 3JR

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy P17Policy P5Policy P15Policy P7Policy P8Policy P10
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 70Paragraph 143Paragraph 153Paragraph 154Paragraph 155Paragraph 156Paragraph 157

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