House extensions at 43 Charles Road, Shirley, Solihull

What was proposed

The application proposed a single-storey rear extension replacing the sunroom, a first-floor side extension and changes to the front elevation.

“Proposal: Single storey rear extension to replace existing sunroom, first floor side extension and amendments to front elevation.”

“Planning permission is sought for a single storey rear extension to replace an existing sunroom, first floor side extension and amendments to the front elevation…”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers considered the proposal visually acceptable, compliant with relevant policies and unlikely to cause undue harm to neighbouring amenities.

“This report will demonstrate that the proposal is visually acceptable and will not be unduly harmful to the amenities of the occupiers of neighbouring properties. Accordingly, the proposal is compliant with policies 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 host property’s character and appearance and on neighbouring residents’ amenities.

“The main issues in this application are the effects of the development:”

“On the character and appearance of the host property; and • On the amenities enjoyed by the occupiers of neighbouring properties.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

No statutory consultee response was received, while drainage consultees made no comments.

“Statutory Consultees - The following Statutory Consultee responses have been received:”

“Non Statutory Consultees - The following Non-Statutory Consultee responses have been received:”

Officer report

Objections and concerns

Thirteen objections raised concerns about neighbour amenity, appearance, design, bats, drainage, foundations, party walls and subsidence.

“Bats seen in the local area • Plans/elevations do not show adjoining neighbour • Request to lower the height of the rear extension • Drainage concerns/ Impact of foundations • STW drains not shown on drawing • Party Wall concerns • Subsidence in the area…”

Officer report

Who spoke

Two speakers spoke against the application and one spoke in support.

The committee’s decision

The committee granted conditional approval in line with the officer recommendation and added an informative about when work could start and stop.

“PL/2025/02139/MINFHO - 43 CHARLES ROAD Conditional approval as per the officer recommendation, together with an informative detailing the hours of commencement and cessation of work.”

Minutes