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Notice varied and upheld5 June 20263353994

33 Bowstoke Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, B43 5DJ

Planning appeal 3353994 at 33 Bowstoke Road, Great Barr, Birmingham, B43 5DJ (Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 5 June 2026 by Inspector Jones D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development as built upon the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area.

the first floor side extension has not been built in accordance with plans approved under DC/22/66719 for first floor side, single storey rear and single storey front extension. The first-floor side extension has been built flush with the front elevation and not setback at the front elevation by 300mm. Furthermore, the roof of the extension has not been lowered from the existing apex of the roof. The set back and step down relate to adopted design guidance, and policies ENV3 (Design Quality) & SAD EOS9 (Urban Design Principles), that were material to the planning

Authority
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Jones D
Postcode
B43 5DJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development as built upon the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area

What decided it

The development as built causes harm to the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area by appearing as an incongruous and visually dominant addition that is not subservient to the host dwelling, contrary to adopted design policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ENV3 (Design Quality) of the Black Country Core StrategyPolicy SAD EOS9 (Urban Design Principles) of the Site Allocations and Delivery Development Plan Document

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