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Notice varied and upheld21 November 20253365089

2 Coton Grove, Shirley, Solihull, B90 1BS

Planning appeal 3365089 at 2 Coton Grove, Shirley, Solihull, B90 1BS (Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 21 November 2025 by Inspector Baxter C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the rear dormer extension on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

failure to comply with condition imposed on a planning permission ref PL/2020/00008/MINFHO

Authority
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Baxter C
Postcode
B90 1BS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the rear dormer extension on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The rear dormer extension's excessive height, scale, position and massing make it an incongruous and overbearing structure that is harmful to the character and appearance of the surrounding area, conflicting with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 15 of the Solihull Local PlanSolihull House Extension Guidelines Supplementary Planning Document

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