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Allowed25 May 20223294406

129 Sellywood Road, Birmingham, B30 1XA

Planning appeal 3294406 at 129 Sellywood Road, Birmingham, B30 1XA (Birmingham City Council) was allowed on 25 May 2022 by Inspector Fort G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and its surroundings.

the installation of a bike store to the front of the property

Authority
Birmingham City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Fort G
Postcode
B30 1XA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the site and its surroundings

What decided it

The proposed bike store's small scale, limited height, discreet proportions and setback position, combined with screening from existing planting and the road configuration, would not cause material harm to the character and appearance of the site and its surroundings.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PG3 of the Birmingham Development PlanPolicy DM2 of the Development Management in Birmingham Development Plan Document

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