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Dismissed17 August 20266009207

46 The Beck, Elford, B79 9BP

Planning appeal 6009207 at 46 The Beck, Elford, B79 9BP (Lichfield) was dismissed on 17 August 2026 by Inspector John Morrison, 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.

for a new 2 storey, 3 bedroom dwelling

Authority
Lichfield
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
John Morrison
Postcode
B79 9BP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • highway safety, with specific regard to access and parking

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to character and appearance caused by infilling the generous side gap and the inadequate vehicle access and turning arrangements that would harm highway safety.

the limited economic and social benefits of a single dwelling were insufficient to outweigh the harms to character and appearance and highway safety

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Core Policy 3Policy BE1Policy DH1Core Policy 5Policy ST1Policy ST2

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