Planning appeal decision
42 Wood Lane, Sutton Coldfield, B74 3LR
Planning appeal 3307857 at 42 Wood Lane, Sutton Coldfield, B74 3LR (Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 13 February 2023 by Inspector Colebourne S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the area.
a double-storey side extension and single storey rear extension
- Authority
- Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Colebourne S
- Postcode
- B74 3LR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the area
What decided it
The side extension would not be subservient to the existing dwelling and would fill most of the gap between properties, significantly harming the character and appearance of the dwelling and street scene contrary to development plan policies.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- GP2ENV32
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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