Planning appeal decision
65 Sytch Lane, Wombourne, Wolverhampton, WV5 0LB
Planning appeal 3286034 at 65 Sytch Lane, Wombourne, Wolverhampton, WV5 0LB (South Staffordshire District Council) was allowed on 16 February 2022 by Inspector Smith H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.
a first floor side extension
- Authority
- South Staffordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Smith H
- Postcode
- WV5 0LB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area
What decided it
The subservient design of the extension, achieved through its reduced width, set back positioning, and lower ridge height, combined with the spacious plot size, ensures the proposal would enhance rather than detract from the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy EQ11
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 130
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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