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Allowed21 January 20263374000

9 Dorset Road, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 8EN

Planning appeal 3374000 at 9 Dorset Road, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 8EN (Birmingham City Council) was allowed on 21 January 2026 by Inspector Parton T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed garage on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the scale and appearance.

a new garage to store personal vehicles. Strictly personal use. New gate to stop fly tipping (common occurrence)

Authority
Birmingham City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Parton T
Postcode
B17 8EN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed garage on the character and appearance of the area, with particular regard to the scale and appearance

What decided it

The proposed garage would have a neutral effect on the quality of the built environment when viewed in context with existing outbuildings and structures to the rear of the property, and therefore would not harm the character and appearance of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PG3Policy DM2City Note LW-21
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 131Paragraph 135Paragraph 139

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