27 Lychgate Avenue, STOURBRIDGE, DY9 0TS

two storey and single storey rear extensions, side dormer, garage conversion and alterations

Authority: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Jones D

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
the effect on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers in terms of overlooking

What decided it

The proposal would cause harm to the character and appearance of the area by disrupting the symmetry of the semi-detached pair and appearing as an incongruous, dominant feature in a prominent street location, conflicting with the development plan with no material considerations to outweigh this.

The harm to character and appearance outweighed the neutral effect regarding living conditions and overlooking, with no material considerations sufficient to overcome the development plan conflict.

Plan policies cited: Policy L1, Policy S6, Policy ENV2, PGN 17

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