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Dismissed12 May 20233315628

66 Birchfield Road, Kidderminster, DY11 6PG

Planning appeal 3315628 at 66 Birchfield Road, Kidderminster, DY11 6PG (Wyre Forest District Council) was dismissed on 12 May 2023 by Inspector Davis J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling.

a 2 storey side extension

Authority
Wyre Forest District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Davis J
Postcode
DY11 6PG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the existing dwelling
  • The level of off-street parking and its effect on highway safety

What decided it

The proposed extension would fail to respect the proportions of the existing dwelling and would overwhelm its original form to the detriment of its character and appearance, conflicting with the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DM.24Policy DM.25Policy SP27

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