Planning appeal decision
1 Sheen Road , Birmingham, West Mids, B44 9PH
Planning appeal 3338860 at 1 Sheen Road , Birmingham, West Mids, B44 9PH (Birmingham City Council) was allowed on 15 May 2024 by Inspector Seddon M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the building and street scene.
a first-floor rear extension
- Authority
- Birmingham City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Seddon M
- Postcode
- B44 9PH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the building and street scene
What decided it
The small scale and rear location of the extension, combined with significant separation distances to neighbouring properties and the presence of an existing flat roof dormer, meant it would not adversely affect the character and appearance of the building and street scene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- PG3
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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