Planning appeal decision
31 Barnard Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B75 6AP
Planning appeal 3345462 at 31 Barnard Road, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, B75 6AP (Birmingham City Council) was dismissed on 11 October 2024 by Inspector Bennett T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
for a new single storey dwelling
- Authority
- Birmingham City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Bennett T
- Postcode
- B75 6AP
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants with regard to privacy and light
What decided it
The relationship between the proposed dwelling and the extant two-storey rear extension permission at the neighbouring property would result in direct overlooking into the main outdoor amenity space, failing to provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants in relation to privacy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PG3Policy TP27Policy DM2Policy DM10
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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