Planning appeal decision
22 Melton Avenue, Solihull, B92 8HP
Planning appeal 6015138 at 22 Melton Avenue, Solihull, B92 8HP (Solihull) was dismissed on 22 October 2026, 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.
a first floor side and rear extension, loft conversion with rear dormer and ground floor front extension and porch
- Authority
- Solihull
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder
- Procedure
- Written
- Development
- residential
- Postcode
- B92 8HP
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 replacement of the hipped roof with a gable and the introduction of a broad, bulky rear dormer would severely erode visual balance and overwhelm the original dwelling, resulting in significant harm to local character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P15 of the Solihull Local Plan (2013)
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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