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Allowed4 September 20253365963

1 Avenue Close, Dorridge, Solihull, B93 8LB

Planning appeal 3365963 at 1 Avenue Close, Dorridge, Solihull, B93 8LB (Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 4 September 2025 by Inspector Kay D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

Demolition of dwelling and garage and erection of one building containing 5 apartments together with new access onto Avenue Road, parking and landscaping

Authority
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Kay D
Postcode
B93 8LB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The proposal's architectural design, massing, scale and articulation would respect the character and appearance of the surrounding area and accord with the development plan, making the appeal allowable.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy P15 of the Solihull Local Plan (2013)Policy D1 of the Knowle, Dorridge and Bentley Heath Neighbourhood Plan (2019)
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11

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