Planning appeal decision
5 Springfield Drive, Halesowen, B62 8EU
Planning appeal 3313527 at 5 Springfield Drive, Halesowen, B62 8EU (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 proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.
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- Authority
- Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- McGurk N
- Postcode
- B62 8EU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- The effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of Number 7 Springfield Drive, with regards to outlook, sunlight and daylight
What decided it
The proposed development would appear unduly dominant and overbearing in its surroundings, causing significant harm to the character and appearance of the area and severe detriment to the outlook and living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Strategy Policy CPS4Core Strategy Policy ENV2Core Strategy Policy ENV3Development Strategy Policy L1Development Strategy Policy S1Development Strategy Policy S6Development Strategy Policy S8House Extensions SPG
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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