38 Bilton Grange Road, BIRMINGHAM, B26 2LB

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

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.

Framework references: 130

Plan policies cited: Birmingham Development Plan (2017) Policy PG3, Birmingham Unitary Development Plan (2005) saved paragraphs 3.14C and 3.14D

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