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Allowed1 September 20233313610

Wolseley House, Orchard Lane, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, ST17 0XR

Planning appeal 3313610 at Wolseley House, Orchard Lane, Wolseley Bridge, Stafford, ST17 0XR (Stafford Borough Council) was allowed on 1 September 2023 by Inspector Smith H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.

form two storey and single storey extensions and elevations alterations to existing dwelling

Authority
Stafford Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
Smith H
Postcode
ST17 0XR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area

What decided it

The proposal's design, through its set-back positioning, lower eaves and ridge line, narrower gable element, and use of matching materials, would appear proportionate and subordinate to the host dwelling and would not adversely affect the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy C5
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 130

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