®Planning appeal decision
1 Nately Grove, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6TD
the erection of a two storey and single storey side extension and single storey rear extension and subdivision of existing dwellinghouse to 3no. self-contained flats
- Authority
- Birmingham City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Burch S
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed extension on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the proposed development on the housing mix
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the excessive scale and plot coverage of the extensions, combined with the loss of a family-sized dwelling in an area with acute need for three-bedroom properties, significantly and demonstrably outweighs the minor benefits of housing delivery.
The adverse impacts of harm to character and appearance and inappropriate housing mix significantly and demonstrably outweigh the minor positive weight attributed to housing delivery benefits, such that the presumption in favour of sustainable development does not apply
Framework references: 11, 129, 135
Plan policies cited: PG3, TP27, TP30, TP35
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