Planning appeal decision
32, Dunstall Road, Halesowen, B63 1BD
Planning appeal 3299821 at 32, Dunstall Road, Halesowen, B63 1BD (Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 26 August 2022 by Inspector Bennett T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and streetscene.
single storey side and single storey rear extensions (following demolition of existing utility and partial demolition of existing living room). Single storey front extension to create new porch (following demolition of existing porch) and new front canopy. Elevational changes to include new window
- Authority
- Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Bennett T
- Postcode
- B63 1BD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host property and streetscene
What decided it
The excessive width of the proposed side extension would reduce openness at the prominent corner location and harm the distinctive character and appearance of the area, whereas the rear and front extensions were severable and caused no such harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV2Policy ENV3Policy L1Policy S6Policy S8
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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