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Dismissed18 March 20253347283

55 Castle Lane, Olton, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 8DE

Planning appeal 3347283 at 55 Castle Lane, Olton, Solihull, West Midlands, B92 8DE (Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 18 March 2025 by Inspector Cleary D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area.

Retrospective planning application regarding variances from planning approval PL/2020/02500/MINFHO (Single storey rear extension, two storey side extension)

Authority
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Cleary D
Postcode
B92 8DE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area

What decided it

The excessive width and depth of the two-storey side extension in a prominent corner location would dominate the original dwelling and harm the character and appearance of the building and surrounding area, outweighing the moderate weight given to disability accommodation benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy P15 of the Solihull Local Plan (2013)

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