78 and 80 Bridgnorth Road, Stourbridge, DY8 3PA

Connecting 78 and 80 (in same ownership) together at first floor level, minor alterations internally and car park modifications

Authority: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Other minor developments
Inspector: Williamson J
Postcode: DY8 3PA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the Wollaston Area of High Historic Townscape Value (AHHTV)
Whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Wollaston Conservation Area (WCA)

What decided it

The significant, detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the Wollaston Area of High Historic Townscape Value and the setting of the Wollaston Conservation Area caused by the incoherent and incongruous design of the proposed link structure was not outweighed by the public health and economic benefits of the dental practice expansion.

Framework references: 189, 199, 202, 203

Plan policies cited: CSP3, CSP4, ENV2, ENV3, S1, S6, S8, S9, S12

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