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Dismissed14 March 20223284587

30 Grovefields, Leegomery, Telford, TF1 6YL

Planning appeal 3284587 at 30 Grovefields, Leegomery, Telford, TF1 6YL (Telford and Wrekin Council) was dismissed on 14 March 2022 by Inspector Sibley G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether prior approval should be granted for the proposal having regard to the external appearance of the dwellinghouse.

existing brick and tile dwelling with one additional storey comprising brick and tile to match the existing, with white u-pvc windows to also match the existing. Floor plans and elevations with critical dimensions included on submitted drawings

Authority
Telford and Wrekin Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Sibley G
Postcode
TF1 6YL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether prior approval should be granted for the proposal having regard to the external appearance of the dwellinghouse

What decided it

The sudden and jarring increase in height would significantly disrupt the uniform character and appearance of the group of dwellings and appear wholly incongruous in the street scene, failing to respect the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy BE1Policy BE2
Judgments
CAB Housing Ltd and others v SSLUHC and others [2022] EWHC 208 (Admin)

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