1 Northside Drive, SUTTON COLDFIELD, B74 3QG

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

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.

Plan policies cited: CPS4, ENV2, ENV3, GP2, ENV32

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