Planning appeal decision
50 Kendrick Grove, Hall Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B28 0GD
Planning appeal 3280066 at 50 Kendrick Grove, Hall Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B28 0GD (Birmingham City Council) was allowed on 17 November 2021 by Inspector Gunn J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, having particular regard to privacy and outlook.
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
- Postcode
- B28 0GD
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PG3 of the Birmingham Plan 2031Saved Policies 3.14A – 3.14D 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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