Moor Centre , Brierley Hill, Dudley , DY5 3AH

Planning appeal 3308116 at Moor Centre , Brierley Hill, Dudley , DY5 3AH (Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 10 November 2023 by Inspector Law T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on highway and pedestrian safety.

external alterations to shopping precinct, including installation of entrance doors (to enable subdivision of retail units); partial demolition of Unit 1 to allow vehicular ingress/egress from High Street; partial conversion of Unit 1 to provide public toilet facilities; creation of surface car parking; associated public realm, landscaping, cycle parking and highways works

Authority: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: retail · Other minor developments
Inspector: Law T
Postcode: DY5 3AH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on highway and pedestrian safety
Whether or not the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Brierley Hill Conservation Area
Open space provision

What decided it

The transport assessment and road safety audit demonstrated on sound methodology that the local highway network could accommodate the traffic generated without unacceptable impact on highway or pedestrian safety, and the landscaping proposals would preserve the conservation area setting.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy TRAN2Policy CSP3Policy CSP4Policy ENV2Policy ENV6Policy S8Policy S9Policy S11Policy 59
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 111Paragraph 199Paragraph 200

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