House extensions at 53 Tomlinson Road, Castle Bromwich, Solihull

What was proposed

The application proposed two-storey side and rear extensions together with single-storey front and rear extensions.

“Proposal: Two storey side/rear and single storey front/rear extension.”

“Planning permission is sought for a two storey side/rear and single storey front/rear extension.”

Officer report

Earlier planning history

Prior notification was approved for a six-metre ground-floor rear extension with a maximum height of three metres.

“PL/2026/00224/PNH- Approved- Prior notification for a ground floor rear extension measuring 6m beyond the original rear wall, at a maximum height of 3m, and measuring 2.8m at the eaves.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval because the design was considered acceptable and the proposal would not unacceptably harm neighbouring amenities.

“Overall, the extension represents a typical and proportionate form of residential alteration, consistent with other similar two storey subservient side extensions previously approved within the borough. The proposal is therefore considered acceptable in terms of visual amenity and compliance with relevant local design guidance.”

“Regarding impact upon 51 Tomlinson Road, the 2 storey element of the proposal is compliant with the 45 degree guide. Although the single storey element is not, and is breached by about 1.5m, the HEG SPD is clear that single storey extensions are not subject to the same strict controls as 2 storey extensions.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

The parish council objected on character and overdevelopment grounds, while drainage officers raised no objection.

“Castle Bromwich Parish Council supports community that two-storey extensions are negatively impacting the street-scene and changing the character of Castle APPLICATION REFERENCE: PL/2026/00223/MINFHO”

Officer report

Objections received

Two objections raised concerns about overdevelopment, design, local character, terracing, overlooking and retaining the boundary fence.

“No objections were received, including 1 from Cllr Feeney. All correspondence has been reviewed and the main issues raised are summarised below (Planning Committee Members have access to all third party correspondence received):”

“Overdevelopment of site • Design and local character • Terracing…”

Officer report

Who spoke

Councillor Alan Feeney spoke against the application.

The committee decision

The committee granted conditional approval in line with the officer recommendation.

“PL/2026/00223/MINFHO - 53 TOMLINSON ROAD Conditional approval, as per the officer recommendation.”

Minutes

Conditions attached

Conditions covered approved drawings, commencement, matching materials, revised side-window details 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. Notwithstanding any indications provided on the approved drawings, prior to commencement of development amended plans shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the LPA detailing the proposed 2no. first floor side facing windows shown the approved floor plans as set out in Condition 1 above.”

Officer report