Furious Solihull residents slam new house as it will ruin their ‘lovely crescent’

But despite numerous objections an outline application for a two storey, four bedroom, detached house in the garden area of Whitefields Crescent is recommended to be approved.

Applicant Neil Carpenter originally lodged the plan with Solihull Council in September last year.

In the application the applicant said the self built house would be constructed “with due regard to existing dwellings”.

But during a consultation in February 14 neighbours complained about the plans, raising issues including:

• Loss of privacy
• Over intensive development
• Loss of open space
• Traffic and highways safety concerns
• Concerns it will set a precedent.

A report from Solihull Council officers has been published ahead of the authority’s planning committee meeting when a final decision will be made.

Officers, who recommend approval, write: “The proposed application site is located on the winding part of the crescent and towards the end of Whitefields Crescent – traffic volumes and vehicle movements will therefore be low.

“The proposed development would be located on a site currently occupied by existing garden land.

“The site is in an established accessible residential area, and would help to meet an identified need for small dwellings in an accessible location within the borough.

“It is considered that the site would be capable of accommodating a detached dwelling, subject to design and layout, and would not be harmful to the character, appearance and local distinctiveness of the area.”

The application can be viewed on the authority’s website by searching for application PL/2024/01783/PPFL at https://publicaccess.solihull.gov.uk/online-applications.

The planning committee meeting, which is open to the public, is being held at the Civic Suite from 5.30pm on Wednesday, April 2.

The meeting will also be available to watch live on the council’s website solihull.gov.uk.