50 Kendrick Grove, Hall Green, BIRMINGHAM, West Midlands, B28 0GD

described on the application form as to ‘Raise groundwork level of garden by maximum height of 7 cm, level with patio door framework. 60:40 estimated ratio split of artificial grass and decking to be laid on top of raised groundworks level framework. Flowerbed integrated into raised groundworks level framework around perimeter of garden. Trees to be planted into the flowerbed section to not exceed the maximum height of the current fence within the garden. Ramp section will be built into the decking by the existing garden gate/door entrance with the garden boundary. Outdoor rated twin electrical socket to be installed within the same locality as the current installed garden tap. Decking lights to be installed running parallel with flowerbed perimeter

Authority: Birmingham City Council
Appeal type: householder · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Gunn J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, having particular regard to privacy and outlook

What decided it

The considerable distance between properties, presence of mature trees, and minimal ground level change would result in barely perceptible effects on neighbouring privacy and outlook.

Plan policies cited: Policy PG3 of the Birmingham Plan 2031, Saved Policies 3.14A – 3.14D of the Birmingham Unitary Development Plan 2005

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