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Allowed2 October 20253369941

24 Farnworth Grove, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 9JA

Planning appeal 3369941 at 24 Farnworth Grove, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, B36 9JA (Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 2 October 2025 by Inspector Bromley N, 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 property and the area.

part two storey, part single storey side and rear extensions, single storey front extension and loft conversion with rear dormer

Authority
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Bromley N
Postcode
B36 9JA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the area

What decided it

The proposed development, including the rear dormer, would not unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area, and would accord with Policy P15 of the Solihull Local Plan 2013.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy P15

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