®Planning appeal decision
35 St Mark's Road, Smethwick, Sandwell, B67 6QF
double storey side and single storey rear extension
- Authority
- Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Morris T
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed two-storey side extension and the single storey front extension on the character and appearance of the host property and the surrounding area
- The effect of the proposed two-storey side extension and the single storey front extension on the living conditions of occupiers of 37 St Marks Road in terms of outlook, daylight and sunlight
What decided it
The two-storey side extension would be a bulky and obtrusive addition that would erode the balance, symmetry and spaciousness of the street scene and create a terracing effect contrary to development plan policies and design guidance, and the single storey front extension would cause unacceptable harm to the outlook and daylight of the neighbouring property.
Plan policies cited: Policy ENV3 of the Black Country Core Strategy (2011), Policy SAD EOS 9 of the Site Allocations and Delivery Development Plan Document (2012)
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.