Two-storey side extension at 35 Elmfield Road, Castle Bromwich, Solihull
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Solihull Planning Committee on 15 Apr 2026.
What was proposed
The application proposed demolishing a garage and building a two-storey side extension.
“Proposal: Demolition of garage and erection of two storey side extension.”
“Planning permission is sought the demolition of garage and erection of two storey side extension.”
Officer report
The site and surroundings
The property is a semi-detached dwelling in a residential area with narrow plots and several first-floor side extensions.
“The proposed development comprises a two-storey side extension. The extension is set back 500mm from the main front elevation and set down from the principal ridgeline so that it reads as a subservient addition to the dwellinghouse. By contrast, the attached semi-detached property features a large two-storey front-facing gable, which already creates visual imbalance between the pair.”
“In relation to its impact on the wider street scene, the property is located within a predominantly residential area characterised by semi-detached dwellings on relatively narrow plots. Many properties along the street incorporate first-floor side extensions of varying designs and scales. Within this established context, the proposed development is considered to have little to no material impact on the character or appearance of the street scene.”
Officer report
What officers recommended
Officers recommended approval because the extension was considered acceptable in design and would respect neighbouring amenities.
“This report will demonstrate that the proposal is visually acceptable and also respects the amenities enjoyed by neighbouring properties. Accordingly, the proposal is compliant with policy P14 and P15 of the Local Plan and the SPD House Extension Guide…”
Officer report
Main planning issues
The main issues were the effect on the area’s character and appearance and on neighbouring amenity.
“The main issues in this application are the effects of the development on:”
“Character and appearance; and • Neighbour amenity…”
Officer report
Consultation responses
Drainage officers raised no objection, and no neighbours responded to the publicity.
“Statutory Consultees The following Statutory Consultee responses have been received:”
“No neighbours have responded. However, Cllr Feeney has called the application in for determination by the planning committee. No reasons for his call in/objection have been received and members will be informed of the reasons via an update note.”
Officer report
The committee’s decision
The committee granted conditional approval in accordance with the officer recommendation.
“PL/2026/00404/MINFHO - 35 ELMFIELD ROAD Conditional approval as per the officer recommendation.”
Minutes
Conditions attached
The recommended conditions covered approved drawings, commencement within three years, matching materials and obscure glazing.
“Approval is recommended subject to the following précis of conditions a full list of standard conditions is available using the following link: http://www.solihull.gov.uk/Resident/Planning/searchplanningapplications:”
“CS00- Drawing Numbers 2. CS05- Commencement within 3 years 3. CS07- Matching materials 4. CD15-Obscured Glazing…”
Officer report
Sources
- Solihull Planning Committee minutes, 15 April 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Solihull's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Committee
- Solihull Planning Committee
- Council
- Solihull
- Date
- Wednesday 15 April 2026
- Recommendation
- Officers recommended approval
- Committee decided
- Approved
- Minutes
- The council's minutes
- Meeting
- Agenda and papers (council website)
- Application
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This committee's year
44 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 9 against officer advice.
Source: Plota analysis of the committee's minutes.