Planning appeal decision
155 Russell Bank Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4RJ
Planning appeal 3314138 at 155 Russell Bank Road, Sutton Coldfield, B74 4RJ (Birmingham City Council) was allowed on 30 March 2023 by Inspector Felgate J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed extensions and alterations would be acceptable in design terms and fit sympathetically into the existing street scene.
a two-storey side, rear and forward extension with raised roof level
- Authority
- Birmingham City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Felgate J
- Postcode
- B74 4RJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed extensions and alterations would be acceptable in design terms and fit sympathetically into the existing street scene
What decided it
The proposed development would fit sympathetically into the existing street scene and represent an architectural improvement to a building that currently lacks visual interest and contributes little to the street scene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LW-16Policy PG3
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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