Planning appeal decision
130-132 Fentham Road, Birimingham, B23 6AN
Planning appeal 3256810 at 130-132 Fentham Road, Birimingham, B23 6AN (Birmingham City Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 14 February 2022 by Inspector Kean G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling houses and the street scene.
Without planning permission, the erection of two storey rear, first floor rear and single storey rear extensions, in the approximate position marked in green on the attached plan
- Authority
- Birmingham City Council
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Kean G
- Postcode
- B23 6AN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling houses and the street scene
- the living conditions of occupiers of 333 Slade Road with regard to a potential loss of privacy
What decided it
The development causes significant harm to both the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of neighbouring occupants through loss of privacy, contrary to development plan policies, and no acceptable alternative design has been proposed.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Birmingham Development Plan 2017 Policy PG3Birmingham Development Plan 2017 Policy TP27Birmingham UDP 2005 saved Policy 3.14C-D
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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