2 Dunstall Grove, Weoley Castle, Birmingham, B29 5LY

Planning appeal 3267465 at 2 Dunstall Grove, Weoley Castle, Birmingham, B29 5LY (Birmingham City Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 25 June 2021 by Inspector Hanson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the street scene.

Without planning permission, the unauthorised erection of a two storey side extension. The extension is in the approximate position edged in green and marked with a green cross on the attached plan

Authority: Birmingham City Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Hanson S
Postcode: B29 5LY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the street scene
the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupants of the neighbouring property with regard to privacy and overlooking

What decided it

The two storey extension as partially constructed is a disproportionate and bulky addition that causes significant harm to the character and appearance of the dwelling and street scene, and creates unacceptable impacts on the privacy and outlook of the neighbouring occupants, which cannot be adequately remedied by the alternative schemes proposed.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy PG3 of the Birmingham Development Plan (2017)saved policy 3.14 C-D of the Birmingham Unitary Development Plan (2005)

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