8 the Osiers, Elford, Tamworth, B79 9DG

Planning appeal 6007512 at 8 the Osiers, Elford, Tamworth, B79 9DG (Lichfield) was allowed on 25 June 2026 by Inspector Andrew Fuller, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the building and the surrounding area, including the Conservation Area.

for the conversion of the garage into annex accommodation incidental to the main dwelling house, comprising of a side extension and raised roof to provide 1st floor vaulted loft accommodation

Authority: Lichfield
Appeal type: householder · Householder
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Inspector: Andrew Fuller
Postcode: B79 9DG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the building and the surrounding area, including the Conservation Area
the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of nearby residents, with particular regard to privacy and daylight
whether the proposed development would comply with safeguarding to protected species, with particular regard to bats

What decided it

The modest scale and orientation of the proposed annex, combined with its limited visibility and the varied character of existing built form in the cul-de-sac, meant it would not harm character and appearance or living conditions, and the bat survey work undertaken was proportionate to the low-potential risk identified.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CP3Policy CP14Policy BE1Policy NR3

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