192 High Street, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 3LA

Planning appeal 3316965 at 192 High Street, Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 3LA (Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 2 October 2023 by Inspector Murray D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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 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
Postcode: WS3 3LA

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy ENV2Policy CSP4UDP Policy ENV27
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 57Paragraph 199Paragraph 201Paragraph 202

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