https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/unreasonable/Recent content in unreasonable on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSat, 02 May 2026 05:30:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/government-inspector-overturns-solihull-councils-refusal-labels-it-unreasonable/Sat, 02 May 2026 05:30:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/government-inspector-overturns-solihull-councils-refusal-labels-it-unreasonable/A government planning inspector has once again overruled Solihull Council, deeming the authority’s decision to refuse a home extension application “unreasonable.” This marks another costly setback for the council and a victory for local residents. The case concerns an extension proposal at a residence on Station Road, Knowle. Mr. and Mrs. Woodbridge submitted their application last October, seeking permission for a first-floor side extension, a single-storey rear infill extension, and a loft dormer to create an en-suite.https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/solihull-council-penalized-for-unreasonable-conduct-in-shirley-planning-appeal/Sat, 02 May 2026 04:50:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/solihull-council-penalized-for-unreasonable-conduct-in-shirley-planning-appeal/A recent planning appeal in Shirley has highlighted issues with Solihull Council’s decision-making process. A government planning inspector has overturned the council’s refusal of a property extension, ruling that the council acted unreasonably during the appeal. As a result, the council has been ordered to cover the appellant’s costs. The dispute centered on a homeowner’s proposed extension, which was initially denied by the council. Upon review, the planning inspector found that the council’s objections lacked sufficient justification and failed to consider relevant planning policies adequately.