5 Sedgehill Avenue, BIRMINGHAM, B17 0QR

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

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.

Framework references: 135

Plan policies cited: Policy PG3 of the Birmingham Development Plan, Policy DM2 of the Development Management in Birmingham Development Plan Document, Policy DM10 of the Development Management in Birmingham Development Plan Document

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