®Planning appeal decision
10 Barnfordhill Close, Oldbury, B68 8ES
Planning appeal 3291891 at 10 Barnfordhill Close, Oldbury, B68 8ES (Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 20 May 2022 by Inspector Coombes A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed single/two storey side and rear extension would harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.
proposed first floor side extension, single/two storey side and rear extensions, increase in roof height with two rear dormer windows and front porch
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Coombes A
- Postcode
- B68 8ES
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposed single/two storey side and rear extension would harm the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed extension would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area due to its excessive mass, scale, and encroachment into the open landscaped space on this prominent elevated corner plot.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV3 of the Black Country Core StrategyPolicy SAD EOS 9 of The Site Allocations and Delivery Development Plan Document
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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