Planning appeal decision
26 Blenheim Road, Birmingham, B13 9TY
Planning appeal 3278118 at 26 Blenheim Road, Birmingham, B13 9TY (Birmingham City Council) was dismissed on 16 December 2021 by Inspector Sibley G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed extension upon the character and appearance of the dwelling and the street scene.
extension of existing loft over existing flat roof to form second floor living space
- Authority
- Birmingham City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Sibley G
- Postcode
- B13 9TY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed extension upon the character and appearance of the dwelling and the street scene
What decided it
The proposed extension would create an awkward and disproportionate roof form that would harm the character and appearance of the dwelling and street scene, contrary to development plan policy and the Framework.
The private benefit of additional useable floorspace was outweighed by the harm to character and appearance of the dwelling and street scene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PG3 of the Birmingham Development Plan (adopted 2017)saved paragraph 3.14D of the Birmingham Unitary Development Plan (adopted 1993)
- 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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