Wythall Business Centre, May Lane, Wythall, Hollywood, B47 5PD

Planning appeal 6004815 at Wythall Business Centre, May Lane, Wythall, Hollywood, B47 5PD (Bromsgrove District Council) was allowed on 29 May 2026 by Inspector Bromley N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether or not the location would be suitable for the proposal having regard to flood risk and safe emergency pedestrian access / egress arrangements.

demolition of existing building and the erection of a care home

Authority: Bromsgrove District Council
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: community-institutional · Other Major Developments
Inspector: Bromley N
Postcode: B47 5PD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether or not the location would be suitable for the proposal having regard to flood risk and safe emergency pedestrian access / egress arrangements
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 neighbouring occupiers, with regard to privacy

What decided it

The robust Flood Risk Assessment demonstrating safe emergency access and egress arrangements via an alternative pedestrian route, combined with the visual screening provided by existing trees and neighbouring properties, and compliance with design standards for privacy distances, justified allowing the appeal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy BDP23Policy BDP19Policy BDP1
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 181Paragraph 58

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