Planning appeal decision
21 Rothwell Drive, Solihull, B91 1HG
Planning appeal 3319473 at 21 Rothwell Drive, Solihull, B91 1HG (Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 4 August 2023 by Inspector Webb M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
remodelling to the front with side extension, new build garage extension and loft conversion to the dwelling and garage
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Webb M
- Postcode
- B91 1HG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed garage remodelling would harm the character and appearance of the area through its excessive height, scale and incongruous roof design that does not respect the traditional character of the locality.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P15 of the Solihull Local Plan (2013)
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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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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