Planning appeal decision
145 Broadway North, Walsall, WS1 2QB
Planning appeal 3310608 at 145 Broadway North, Walsall, WS1 2QB (Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 27 January 2023 by Inspector Deane G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the local area.
the erection of double/single storey front, side and rear extensions
- Authority
- Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Deane G
- Postcode
- WS1 2QB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the local area
What decided it
The proposed side extension would materially harm the character and appearance of the local area by closing the visual gap between adjacent buildings and creating an incongruous and obtrusive appearance in the street scene, conflicting with the development plan.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV3 of the Black Country Core StrategyPolicy GP2 of the Walsall Unitary Development PlanPolicy ENV32 of the Walsall Unitary Development PlanAppendix D of the Supplementary Planning Document for Urban Design, Designing Walsall
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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