Two detached homes at 41 Coton Lane, Tamworth

What was proposed

The application proposed two identical detached four-bedroom homes with parking, gardens and a shared access, following permission in principle for two dwellings.

“This planning application is for two detached dwellings on the front garden of 41 Coton Lane. In November 2025 ‘Permission in Principle’ for two dwellings was approved reference 0186/2025 and the subject of this report is the ‘Technical Details’ application relating to that permission in principle.”

“The proposed and existing dwellings would be served by a single access from Coton Lane. To the front of the dwellings would be 3 parking spaces per dwelling and a turning area. A gate is proposed to the side of the dwellings which will provide vehicle access to 41 Coton Lane at the rear.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The site was an approximately 828-square-metre front garden plot, screened by hedges and trees, with neighbouring homes to the south, east and west.

“The site is a rectangular shaped plot measuring approximately 828sqm formed from the front garden of 41 Coton Lane. The site is approximately 23m wide and 35m deep.”

“The site is screened from Coton Lane by an established hedgerow with medium height trees behind. Views of the site can only be seen when looking down the drive to 41 Coton Lane. The site is flat and mostly kept lawn with a drive down the centre and ornamental shrubs and planting in bedding down either side. Land levels along Coton Lane gradually rise from west to east.”

Officer report

Earlier planning decisions

Permission in principle for two dwellings was approved in November 2025, while two earlier dwelling applications were also approved.

“Refence Description Decision Date 0186/2025 Permission in Principle for 2 No. Dwellings Approved 14/11/2025 0150/2009 Proposed New Dwelling Approved 10/06/2009 0410/2004 Proposed Dwelling Approved 19/19/2004”

Officer report

Advice from consultees

Highways and ecology raised no objections subject to conditions, while environmental protection supported noise and construction controls and the tree officer sought more tree retention or replacement planting.

“Tamworth Borough Council Environmental Protection: 17/04/202: No objections subject to conditions to secure noise mitigation measures for future occupiers and to limit construction hours. Also provide an informative.”

“Tamworth Borough Council Tree Officer 13/07/2026: Insufficient justification has been provided to demonstrate that the proposed level of tree loss is unavoidable. Recommended that amendments are sought to retain additional Category B trees where feasible.”

Officer report

Residents’ concerns

Three neighbours objected over highway safety, parking, traffic, privacy, light, noise, dust, overbearing impact, overdevelopment, character and residential amenity.

“Neighbour 1 (09/04/2026 & 21/04/2026) – objects on the grounds of highway safety, noise, loss of privacy, dust pollution, loss of light, overbearing.”

“Neighbour 2 (10/04/2026 & 22/04/2026) – objects on the grounds of overdevelopment and intensification, harm to character and pattern of development, detrimental impact on residential amenity, overbearing impact and loss of light and privacy, highways safety and parking pressure…”

Officer report

Who spoke at the meeting

A member of the public and the ward councillor spoke against the application, while the applicant spoke in support.

What members heard

The planning case officer presented the report and noted an amendment to its proposal description section.

“The Planning Case Officer presented the report, noting an amendment to paragraph 1.8 of 0082/2026, 41 Coton Lane, Tamworth, Staffordshire B79 8NP.”

Minutes