Replacement dwelling at 133 Chester Road, Solihull

What was proposed

The application proposed a seven-bedroom replacement dwelling for self and custom build, with amended plans submitted during assessment.

“Web link to Plans: Full details of the proposal and statutory consultee responses can be found by using the above planning application reference number at:”

“This application site is a residential plot within the suburban area of Castle Bromwich. The existing street scene consists primarily of detached mid-century dwellings and is a residential corridor to surrounding main roads. This planning application seeks consent for the erection of a replacement dwelling, with the new dwelling consisting of 7 bedrooms and will be self and custom build. Amended plans have been negotiated throughout the lifetime of this planning assessment.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the proposal was considered acceptable in design, residential amenity and highway safety terms and consistent with planning policy.

“This report demonstrates that the proposal will not be harmful to the character of the area, residential amenity, or highway safety. The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with the adopted development plan, as well as the National Planning Policy Framework. The development therefore benefits from the presumption in favour of sustainable development, and the planning balance is firmly in favour for this proposal.”

Officer report

What residents said

Objections concerned parking, design, size, local character, noise, the dwelling’s potential use, drainage and pressure on roads and infrastructure.

“Based on the initial information submitted by the agent, 18 objections were received, including one from Councillor Feeney. Following the submission of a revised plan and therefore the re-consultation neighbour period on 08.10.2025, 6 neighbour objections were received, as well as an objection from Councillor Feeney. All correspondence has been reviewed and the main issues raised are summarised…”

“Concerns over lack of parking; • Concerns over design of dwelling being out of keeping with the character of the surrounding street scene and local area; • Concerns over the size and scale of the replacement dwelling; • Concerns over the dilution of characteristics in Castle Bromwich; • Concerns over potential noise and disturbance; • Concerns over the potential use of the dwelling; and • Concern over additional strain on infrastructure, including drainage and roads.”

Officer report

Who spoke

Councillor Alan Feeney spoke against the application.

The decision

The committee granted conditional approval in line with the officer recommendation and removed permitted development rights.

“PL/2025/01837/PPFL - 133 CHESTER ROAD Conditional approval, as per officer recommendation, together with the removal of PD Rights.”

Minutes