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Notice upheld14 December 20213275490

Land Comprising 480 Dudley Road, Wolverhampton, WV2 3AF

Planning appeal 3275490 at Land Comprising 480 Dudley Road, Wolverhampton, WV2 3AF (Wolverhampton City Council) was dismissed on 14 December 2021 by Inspector Griffin E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

Without planning permission, the construction of a building consisting of a modified, extended, and exterior-clad shipping container, for the purposes of operating a hot food takeaway

Authority
Wolverhampton City Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Griffin E
Postcode
WV2 3AF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The wooden shed-like appearance of the development is incongruous and out of keeping with the surrounding area of permanent buildings, causing harm to character and appearance that cannot be overcome by temporary permission or minor modifications.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D8Policy D9Policy D4Policy ENV3

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