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Dismissed7 September 20266009942

18 Newick Avenue, Little Aston, Sutton Coldfield, B74 3DA

Planning appeal 6009942 at 18 Newick Avenue, Little Aston, Sutton Coldfield, B74 3DA (Lichfield) was dismissed on 7 September 2026 by Inspector K Townend, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of a 4 bedroom detached dwelling (self-build) with associated works

Authority
Lichfield
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
K Townend
Postcode
B74 3DA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the development on biodiversity and the requirement for 10% Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG)

What decided it

The absence of a completed legal agreement to secure the self-build exemption from Biodiversity Net Gain meant the proposal would adversely affect biodiversity contrary to Schedule 7A of the Town and Country Planning Act and Policy NR3 of the Local Plan Strategy.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy BE1 of the Lichfield District Local Plan Strategy 2008-2029Policy NR3 of the Lichfield District Local Plan Strategy 2008-2029Policy ST1 of the Lichfield District Local Plan Strategy 2008-2029Policy ST2 of the Lichfield District Local Plan Strategy 2008-2029

How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.

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