125 Tower Road, SUTTON COLDFIELD, B75 5EE

Single storey rear and 1st floor side extension, new porch and front elevation extension on garage side

Authority: Birmingham City Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: McAndrew R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers of Nos 123 and 127 Tower Road, in terms of loss of outlook and light

What decided it

The proposed extensions would retain a reasonable distance between properties and would not significantly reduce light levels or unduly harm outlook from neighbouring windows, thereby preserving living conditions.

Framework references: 130

Plan policies cited: Policy PG3, Policy TP27, Birmingham Development Plan (2017), Birmingham Unitary Development Plan (2005) Paragraphs 3.14C and 8.39-8.43, Extending Your Home, Home Extension Design Guide, Supplementary Planning Document (2007) Section 7, Places for Living Supplementary Planning Guidance (2001) Section 5

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