Planning appeal decision
34 Gilmorton Close, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 8QR
Planning appeal 3365612 at 34 Gilmorton Close, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 8QR (Birmingham City Council) was dismissed on 9 January 2026 by Inspector Bradford F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider area.
the erection of a two storey front gable extension, loft extension with front and rear dormer windows, front rooflights, timber bin shed to front and Juliette Balconies to the rear
- Authority
- Birmingham City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Bradford F
- Postcode
- B17 8QR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider area
What decided it
The permanent harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and streetscape caused by the front gable extension and front dormer outweighs the limited private and economic benefits of the proposed development.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PG3Policy DM2
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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