21-23 and 25 Park Street, Walsall, WS1 1LY

Planning appeal 3300392 at 21-23 and 25 Park Street, Walsall, WS1 1LY (Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 2 February 2023 by Inspector Smith H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the proposal on the living conditions of the future occupiers, having particular regard to loss of privacy.

addition of extra storey to no 21-23. Conversion of upper storeys to create 7no self-contained flats. Associated external alterations

Authority: Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Smith H
Postcode: WS1 1LY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effects of the proposal on the living conditions of the future occupiers, having particular regard to loss of privacy
the effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, having particular regard to the effect upon the significance of a non-designated heritage asset and a Grade II Listed Building
the effects of the proposal on the safety and security of future occupiers
the effects of the proposal on air quality

What decided it

The inadequate living conditions for future occupants, particularly the loss of privacy to bedrooms overlooking the shared amenity space, which could not be adequately mitigated without creating an unacceptable outlook.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Saved Policy GP2 of the Walsall Unitary Development Plan (2005)Policy HOU2 of the Black Country Core Strategy (2011)Policy ENV2 of the Black Country Core Strategy (2011)Policy ENV3 of the Black Country Core Strategy (2011)Policy ENV8 of the Black Country Core Strategy (2011)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 130Paragraph 203Paragraph 105

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