221 Balden Road, Quinton, Birmingham, B32 2ES

proposed two storey side and rear extension, single storey rear extension and single storey front extension including internal alterations

Authority: Birmingham City Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Marshall E

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The impact of the proposal upon residential amenity with regard to loss of outlook and light
The design, character and appearance of the existing house

What decided it

The proposal would remove the existing visual gap between the semi-detached pairs and create a terracing effect that is out of keeping with the character and appearance of the area, combined with unacceptable loss of light and outlook to the neighbouring property.

Framework references: 135

Plan policies cited: Birmingham Development Plan 2017 Policy PG3, Development Management in Birmingham Development Plan Document 2021 Policy DM2, Development Management in Birmingham Development Plan Document 2021 Policy DM10, City Note LW-18

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