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Dismissed10 March 20266002259

46 Gillhurst Road, Birmingham, B17 8PB

Planning appeal 6002259 at 46 Gillhurst Road, Birmingham, B17 8PB (Birmingham City Council) was dismissed on 10 March 2026 by Inspector Marshall E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Impact of the proposal upon neighbouring residential amenity with regard to loss of outlook/light.

erection of two storey side extensions to both sides of the property, single storey forward and rear extensions, Juliette balconies to the rear elevation, rooflights to side roof planes, portico to rear, alterations to the front elevation of the property and retention of front metal railings and gates

Authority
Birmingham City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Marshall E
Postcode
B17 8PB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Impact of the proposal upon neighbouring residential amenity with regard to loss of outlook/light
  • Character and appearance of the existing house and surrounding street scene

What decided it

The proposed two storey side extension would unacceptably worsen the existing levels of light and outlook to the neighbouring property's only habitable room window due to inadequate separation distance, and the retention of the metal railings and gates creates an alien and fortified appearance inconsistent with the local character.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PG3Policy DM2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135

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