15 Edenfield Close, Redditch, B97 6TP

Planning appeal 3295041 at 15 Edenfield Close, Redditch, B97 6TP (Redditch Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 26 July 2022 by Inspector Cuthbert L, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

erection of single storey extension to the rear of existing dwelling house, new front porch, garage extension and first floor extension over existing garage

Authority: Redditch Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Cuthbert L
Postcode: B97 6TP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of 134 Appletree Lane and 2 Dairy Lane, with respect to outlook

What decided it

The first floor extension and garage extension would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area and would have an unacceptable overbearing effect on neighbouring properties, contrary to Policies 39 and 40 of the Local Plan and the High Quality Design SPD.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy 39Policy 40High Quality Design Supplementary Planning Document paragraph 3.1.5High Quality Design Supplementary Planning Document paragraph 3.1.6High Quality Design Supplementary Planning Document paragraph 3.1.11(i)High Quality Design Supplementary Planning Document paragraph 3.1.11(iii)High Quality Design Supplementary Planning Document paragraph 3.1.7(iii)

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