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Notice upheld20 February 20233302888

472 Birmingham New Road, Dudley, Bilston, WV14 9QF

Planning appeal 3302888 at 472 Birmingham New Road, Dudley, Bilston, WV14 9QF (Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 20 February 2023 by Inspector Griffin E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

without planning permission, the erection of a means of enclosure adjacent to the highway comprising of a timber fencing, gravel boards and concrete posts

Authority
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Griffin E
Postcode
WV14 9QF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • highway safety

What decided it

The development harms the character and appearance of the area by introducing a visually intrusive, oversized boundary feature in a prominent corner location where the prevailing character is one of open frontages, and it also adversely affects highway safety.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ENV2Policy ENV3Policy S8Policy L1Policy S6Policy S17Policy TRAN2

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