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Notice varied and upheld20 February 20243323955

47 Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 9DP

Planning appeal 3323955 at 47 Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 9DP (Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 20 February 2024 by Inspector Jones L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

without planning permission, the construction of a single storey detached garage building

Authority
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Jones L
Postcode
B36 9DP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

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

What decided it

The development is harmful to the character and appearance of the area due to its large scale and prominent location in the front garden, contrary to the SPD guidelines and development plan policy.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy P15 of the Solihull Local Plan

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