Planning appeal decision
256 Dyas Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, B44 8TE
Planning appeal 3275979 at 256 Dyas Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, B44 8TE (Birmingham City Council) was allowed on 11 August 2021 by Inspector Edwards J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of occupiers of 258 Dyas Road in terms of outlook and light.
retention of single rear extension
- Authority
- Birmingham City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Edwards J
- Postcode
- B44 8TE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of occupiers of 258 Dyas Road in terms of outlook and light
What decided it
The extension's single storey height, separation distance from the boundary, and the obscured glazing of the nearest window mean the loss of outlook and light to the neighbouring property is negligible and does not materially harm living conditions.
The non-compliance with the 45° code was outweighed by the negligible effect on neighbouring living conditions in terms of outlook and light, permitting the extension to be allowed.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PG3 of the Birmingham Development Plan 2017Policies 3.14 and 8.39 to 8.43 of the Birmingham Unitary Development Plan 2005
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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