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Allowed5 September 20233319356

159 Botha Road, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5LR

Planning appeal 3319356 at 159 Botha Road, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5LR (Birmingham City Council) was allowed on 5 September 2023 by Inspector Duff N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

erection of first floor rear extension

Authority
Birmingham City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Duff N
Postcode
B9 5LR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

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

What decided it

The modest scale, flat roof design, matching materials, and consistency with similar existing extensions in the area meant the proposal would not have a detrimental effect on character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PG3 of the Birmingham Plan 2031 – Birmingham Development PlanPolicy DM2 of the Birmingham Plan 2031 – Development Management in Birmingham
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 12

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