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A planning inspector has agreed with Solihull planners and ruled a proposed extension would harm the character of a street.

Applicant Jake Shingler originally applied a year ago for a first-floor side extension and rear dormer at a semi-detached property in Widney Road, Bentley Heath .

A supporting statement from planning agents Extension Drawings, included in the application, said: “The property is situated on Widney Road which has an eclectic mix of housing styles.

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“The row of original cat slide properties including and around the application site have clearly been modified in such a way that the original rhythm of the row ha

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