Planning appeal decision
1 Hunstanton Close, Brierley Hill, DY5 3QZ
Planning appeal 3289564 at 1 Hunstanton Close, Brierley Hill, DY5 3QZ (Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 25 May 2022 by Inspector Hanson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider area.
Without planning permission and within the last four years the erection of an unauthorised single storey side extension on the land
- Authority
- Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Hanson S
- Postcode
- DY5 3QZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and wider area
What decided it
The extension's prominent corner location, inappropriate design, contrasting materials and outbuilding-like appearance cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area, conflicting with development plan policies and design guidance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S6Policy L1House Extension Design Guide - Planning Guidance Note 17
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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