41 Walsh Drive, Birmingham, B76 2NU

Without planning permission, the erection of a detached garage in the approximate position marked in green on the attached plan and the erection of a fence marked blue on the attached plan

Authority: Birmingham City Council
Appeal type: enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Householder developments
Inspector: Hanson S

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the property, surrounding area and street scene
The living conditions of the occupier of the neighbouring property, 2 Stourton Close regarding privacy

What decided it

The garage and fence, particularly their contemporary design, materials and form, significantly detract from the character and appearance of the area and the windows in the garage compromise the neighbouring occupier's private amenity to an unacceptable level.

Plan policies cited: Policy PG3, Policy TP27, Paragraph 3.14C-D, Places for Living Supplementary Planning Guidance, Extending your Home Supplementary Planning Document

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