Planning appeal decision
38 Bilton Grange Road, Birmingham, B26 2LB
Planning appeal 3266242 at 38 Bilton Grange Road, Birmingham, B26 2LB (Birmingham City Council) was allowed on 15 December 2021 by Inspector Law T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
a “double storey extension to side and rear of house (Single storey by adjoining house). Replacement of all windows. Render to front and side of house to match existing render colour on existing house. New roof tiles with new velux windows in roof. House to stick within council Planning & Regulation guidelines
- Authority
- Birmingham City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Law T
- Postcode
- B26 2LB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposal would not harm the character and appearance of the area or host dwelling, being in keeping with its surroundings through appropriate materials and design, and appearing as part of the Bilton Grange Road development rather than Leabrook.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Birmingham Development Plan (2017) Policy PG3Birmingham Unitary Development Plan (2005) saved paragraphs 3.14C and 3.14D
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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