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Dismissed13 September 20233317470

157 Hagley Road, Stourbridge, DY8 2JJ

Planning appeal 3317470 at 157 Hagley Road, Stourbridge, DY8 2JJ (Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 13 September 2023 by Inspector Thandi B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the host property as a non-designated heritage asset and the local area as an Area of High Historic Townscape Value (AHHTV).

change of use from public house (sui generis) to restaurant and bar (E). Conversion of first floor flat into restaurant seating area. Elevational changes to include new windows, including the enlargement of window heights at ground floor, doors, amendments to ground floor outdoor patio area and creation of a first floor roof terrace with glass balustrade and retractable canopy roof over. Installation of replacement extraction external flue

Authority
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Change of use
Inspector
Thandi B
Postcode
DY8 2JJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the host property as a non-designated heritage asset and the local area as an Area of High Historic Townscape Value (AHHTV)
  • The effect of the development upon the living conditions of nearby residents with regard to noise and odour
  • The effect of the development upon the safe and efficient operation of the local highway network

What decided it

The cumulative effect of significant harm to the heritage asset's character and appearance, unacceptable noise impacts on neighbouring residents from the roof terrace, and unresolved highway safety concerns regarding servicing and parking collectively outweighed the public benefits of a successful restaurant use.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 203

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