®Planning appeal decision
220 Spies Lane, Halesowen, B62 9SW
Planning appeal 3267438 at 220 Spies Lane, Halesowen, B62 9SW (Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 1 June 2021 by Inspector Williamson J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the principle of the proposal is acceptable, having regard to relevant local and national planning policies and guidance.
demolition of existing chalet style bungalow and detached double garage, and proposed new build of 2 No. dormer bungalows, a flat-over-garages and 1 No. bungalow
- Authority
- Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Williamson J
- Postcode
- B62 9SW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the principle of the proposal is acceptable, having regard to relevant local and national planning policies and guidance
- the effect of the proposal on the character or appearance of the area
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of existing neighbouring properties
- whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers
- whether the proposal would have an unacceptable impact on highway safety
What decided it
The proposal fails to accord with the development plan on multiple grounds: lack of private outdoor space for the flat, overbearing impact on neighbouring properties, unsatisfactory living conditions for future occupiers due to lack of outlook, and unacceptable highway safety impacts from inadequate parking and access arrangements.
The limited contribution to housing supply and the small windfall site status were outweighed by the proposal's failure to accord with the development plan on character, living conditions for both existing and future occupiers, and highway safety grounds.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy L1Policy S6Policy S17Policy TRAN2Policy CSP4Policy HOU2Policy ENV2Policy ENV3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 59Paragraph 68Paragraph 109Paragraph 127
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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