1 Oxford Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 9EJ

Retention of first floor flat roof rear extension

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

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development upon the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with particular regard to outlook, light and privacy
the effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area

What decided it

The development unacceptably harmed the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through overbearing impact on outlook and light, and harmed the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area through its excessive bulk and poor design, conflicting with Policies PG3 and DM2 and the NPPF.

Plan policies cited: Policy PG3 of the Birmingham Development Plan (2017), Policy DM2 of the Development Management in Birmingham Development Plan Document (2021), Policy TP27 of the Birmingham Development Plan (2017), Birmingham Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (2022)

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