Planning appeal decision
125 Tower Road, Sutton Coldfield, B75 5EE
Planning appeal 3279117 at 125 Tower Road, Sutton Coldfield, B75 5EE (Birmingham City Council) was allowed on 18 October 2021 by Inspector McAndrew R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.
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
- Postcode
- B75 5EE
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PG3Policy TP27Birmingham Development Plan (2017)Birmingham Unitary Development Plan (2005) Paragraphs 3.14C and 8.39-8.43Extending Your Home, Home Extension Design Guide, Supplementary Planning Document (2007) Section 7Places for Living Supplementary Planning Guidance (2001) Section 5
- 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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