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Notice varied and upheld16 January 20263327107

5 Sedgehill Avenue, Birmingham, B17 0QR

Planning appeal 3327107 at 5 Sedgehill Avenue, Birmingham, B17 0QR (Birmingham City Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 16 January 2026 by Inspector Naylor R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area.

without planning permission, the erection of a three storey rear extension and side dormer in the approximate position marked in green on the attached plan

Authority
Birmingham City Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Naylor R
Postcode
B17 0QR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The impact of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
  • The living conditions of the adjoining residents with specific regard to outlook, light and privacy

What decided it

The development causes unacceptable harm to character and appearance and to the living conditions of adjoining residents, particularly through excessive bulk, mass, roof treatment, and significant loss of daylight and outlook to No 3 Sedgehill Avenue.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PG3 of the Birmingham Development PlanPolicy DM2 of the Development Management in Birmingham Development Plan DocumentPolicy DM10 of the Development Management in Birmingham Development Plan Document
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135

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