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Dismissed31 March 20253359121

32 Cole Valley Road, Birmingham, B28 0DB

Planning appeal 3359121 at 32 Cole Valley Road, Birmingham, B28 0DB (Birmingham City Council) was dismissed on 31 March 2025 by Inspector Greenwood L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of this part of Cole Valley Road.

a new garage to the front, elevation changes (to an application approved for upwards extension reference 2024/04364/PA), a new roof with rear dormer, a bay window to the front and alterations to windows and doors

Authority
Birmingham City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Greenwood L
Postcode
B28 0DB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of this part of Cole Valley Road
  • Living conditions at neighbouring properties, with particular reference to loss of privacy

What decided it

The proposed garage would be an overly intrusive and visually dominant structure in the street scene, conflicting with policies requiring high design quality and local distinctiveness.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PG3Policy DM2Policy TP27

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