House extensions at 19 Barr Common Road, Aldridge, Walsall
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Walsall Planning Committee on 23 Apr 2026.
What was proposed
The application sought a rear extension, a first-floor side extension and a replacement front canopy with a sloping roof.
“26/0007 Site location: 19, BARR COMMON ROAD, ALDRIDGE, WALSALL, WS9 0SY Application proposal: Full planning application for a proposed single-storey rear extension, first-floor side extension and replacement canopy with sloping roof to front elevation.”
Officer report
The site and surroundings
The semi-detached house is in the Green Belt, at the end of a row of homes, beside a locally listed building and near trees.
“The site is located within the Green Belt on the south side of Barr Common Road, Aldridge and sits at the end of a row of semi-detached and detached dwellings. The application site…”
“There are multiple examples of extensions within the locality and within the Green Belt. The site is not situated within a conservation area but is located adjacent to a locally listed building (15 Barr Common Road). There are no protected trees on site, but there are multiple trees within the site and adjacent.”
Officer report
What officers recommended
Officers recommended approval because the extensions would remain proportionate, preserve acceptable character and openness, and avoid detrimental harm to neighbours and heritage.
“On balance, this application is considered acceptable when assessed against the local and national planning policies and guidance as set out in this report. It is considered that the proposal would not result in a disproportionate addition to the original property and would have a limited impact on the character and openness, green belt, due to the proposed increases being similar to previous extensions at other properties within the locality.”
“Furthermore, the proposed design of the application is acceptable and will not cause any detrimental harm to neighbouring amenity, character of the street scene, and the adjacent non designated heritage asset.”
Officer report
Main planning issues
The assessment considered Green Belt, heritage, design, neighbours, highways, ecology, biodiversity net gain and trees.
“Green Belt assessment 2. Heritage assessment 3. Design, layout, and character 4. Amenity of neighbours and future occupiers 5. Highways 6. Ecology and Biodiversity Net Gain 7. Trees / Protected trees…”
Officer report
Consultation responses
The ecology officer had no objection subject to conditions, while no tree officer comments or neighbour comments were received.
“Ecology Officer No objection subject to conditions.”
“Tree Preservation Officer No comments received.”
Officer report
The committee vote
Councillor Bird moved the recommendation, Councillor Gandham seconded it, and the committee approved it unanimously.
“It was moved by Councillor Bird and seconded by Councillor Gandham and upon being put to the vote it was;”
Minutes
The decision
The committee delegated permission to the Interim Head of Planning and Building Control, subject to conditions and finalising their wording.
“Planning Committee resolve to delegate to the Interim Head of Planning & Building Control to grant Planning Permission for application 26/0007 subject to conditions, and subject to: The amendment and finalising of conditions.”
Minutes
Sources
- Walsall Planning Committee minutes, 23 April 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Walsall's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Walsall Planning Committee
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- Walsall
- Date
- Thursday 23 April 2026
- Committee decided
- Approved
- Vote
- Unanimous
- Minutes
- The council's minutes
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- Agenda and papers (council website)
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This committee's year
18 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 4 against officer advice.
Source: Plota analysis of the committee's minutes.