Planning appeal decision
57 Woodington Road, Sutton Coldfield, B75 7PZ
Planning appeal 3375186 at 57 Woodington Road, Sutton Coldfield, B75 7PZ (Birmingham City Council) was dismissed on 10 February 2026 by Inspector Parton T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
Erection of 3-bed dwellinghouse (Use Class C3)
- Authority
- Birmingham City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Parton T
- Postcode
- B75 7PZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed development's modern design, cramped layout, loss of garden space, and obstruction of the existing dwelling's front façade would harm the character and appearance of the area, conflicting with local design policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PG3 of the Birmingham Development Plan 2017Design Principle 2 of the Birmingham Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document 2022City Notes LW-6 of the Birmingham Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document 2022City Notes LW-7 of the Birmingham Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document 2022
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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