Planning appeal decision
65 Lodge Crescent, Netherton, Dudley, DY2 0HG
Planning appeal 3306580 at 65 Lodge Crescent, Netherton, Dudley, DY2 0HG (Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 3 March 2023 by Inspector McGurk N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
erection of single storey annexe and garage to rear garden (retrospective permission required)
- Authority
- Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McGurk N
- Postcode
- DY2 0HG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, with regards to outlook and privacy
What decided it
The substantial scale and boxy appearance of the combined garage and annexe, elevated well above the host dwelling and neighbouring properties, renders it a dominant and incongruous feature that harms local character and causes significant overbearing harm to neighbouring outlook.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Strategy Policy ENV3Development Strategy Policy L1Development Strategy Policy S6House Extensions SPG (Supplementary Planning Guidance Note 17)
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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