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Allowed4 December 20253371634

Land At Elmwood Grove, Hollywood, Worcestershire, B47 5DS

Planning appeal 3371634 at Land At Elmwood Grove, Hollywood, Worcestershire, B47 5DS (Bromsgrove District Council) was allowed on 4 December 2025 by Inspector Marley D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

demolition of existing garages and construction of 1no. dwelling together with associated external works, car parking and landscaping

Authority
Bromsgrove District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Marley D
Postcode
B47 5DS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 2 and 3 Elmwood Grove, with particular regard to outlook

What decided it

The proposed development would not have a harmful effect on character and appearance or the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, particularly regarding outlook, and would comply with the relevant development plan policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy BDP19Policy BDP1

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