Planning appeal decision
16 Redlake Drive, Stourbridge, DY9 0RX
Planning appeal 3284769 at 16 Redlake Drive, Stourbridge, DY9 0RX (Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 31 January 2022 by Inspector Benson E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the appeal proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
new first floor extension to existing bungalow including single storey front & rear extensions, 2 storey side extension, new boundary wall, railings and gates and enlarged driveway
- Authority
- Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Benson E
- Postcode
- DY9 0RX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the appeal proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
Within the varied context of individually designed detached properties on the road, the proposed extensions would respect local character and not appear incongruous, thereby complying with design policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S6 (Urban Design)Policy L1 (Housing Development, Extensions and Alteration to Existing Dwellings)Black Country Core Strategy Policy ENV2 (Historic Character and Local Distinctiveness)
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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