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Dismissed13 February 20233308562

1 Northside Drive, Sutton Coldfield, B74 3QG

Planning appeal 3308562 at 1 Northside Drive, Sutton Coldfield, B74 3QG (Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 13 February 2023 by Inspector Colebourne S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the area.

Currently front/rear access lies between house and garage. Existing garage, WC and workshop is to be demolished and rebuilt to a similar design, but higher specification, attached directly to house and moving front/rear access to an open alley adjacent to number three. Pitched roof then extended over garage and loft conversion undertaken with Velux lights (no dormers). Access to loft conversion via enlarged hall (removing one internal wall)

Authority
Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Colebourne S
Postcode
B74 3QG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the area

What decided it

The proposal would significantly harm the character and appearance of the dwelling and street scene through its siting, size, scale and design, contrary to development plan policies requiring high quality design.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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