Planning appeal decision
6 Newnham Road, Birmingham, B16 0TA
Planning appeal 3326354 at 6 Newnham Road, Birmingham, B16 0TA (Birmingham City Council) was allowed on 19 September 2023 by Inspector McAndrew R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers of No 8 Newnham Road, in terms of loss of light, outlook and privacy.
a single storey rear extension to form a conservatory
- Authority
- Birmingham City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McAndrew R
- Postcode
- B16 0TA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect on the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers of No 8 Newnham Road, in terms of loss of light, outlook and privacy
What decided it
The design features of the conservatory, particularly the lantern roof and high-level side windows, combined with the boundary fence, sufficiently mitigate the impact on neighbouring living conditions to avoid material harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM2DM10PG3TP27
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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