Planning appeal decision
123 Brunswick Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B12 8PB
Planning appeal 3343613 at 123 Brunswick Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B12 8PB (Birmingham City Council) was allowed on 2 July 2024 by Inspector Felgate J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would cause harm to the area's character or appearance.
loft conversion with roof lights, rear dormer window and new open plan floorplan at 1st storey flat”
- Authority
- Birmingham City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Felgate J
- Postcode
- B12 8PB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed development would cause harm to the area's character or appearance
What decided it
The proposed dormer extension and rooflights would cause no significant harm to the area's character or appearance and would accord with relevant planning policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PG3 of the Birmingham Development PlanPolicy DM2 of the Development Management DPD1
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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