®Planning appeal decision
192 High Street, Bloxwich, WALSALL, WS3 3LA
the erection of an upper floor and double storey rear extensions to accommodate an additional 4 x apartments (7 x apartments in total)
- Authority
- Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Murray D
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development proposed on the host building and the character and appearance of the Elmore Green Conservation Area and other designated and local heritage assets
- The effect of the additional residential development on the habitat of the Cannock Chase Special Area of Conservation (SAC)
What decided it
The serious harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and the setting of the locally listed former Manor House, combined with conflict with development plan policies, provides clear reason for refusal that is not outweighed by the limited housing benefits.
The less than substantial harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area and conflict with development plan policies outweighed the limited benefits of four additional flats in a sustainable location and undelivered housing supply.
Framework references: 11, 57, 199, 201, 202
Plan policies cited: Policy ENV2, Policy CSP4, UDP Policy ENV27
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.