Planning appeal decision
119 Springhill Lane, Wolverhampton, WV4 4TW
Planning appeal 3319229 at 119 Springhill Lane, Wolverhampton, WV4 4TW (South Staffordshire District Council) was allowed on 10 November 2023 by Inspector Robinson N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether prior approval should be granted under class AA of Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the GPDO, having particular regard to the external appearance of the dwellinghouse.
proposed additional storey built directly above footprint of original 2 storey dwelling to create 3 storey dwelling
- Authority
- South Staffordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Robinson N
- Postcode
- WV4 4TW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether prior approval should be granted under class AA of Part 1 of Schedule 2 of the GPDO, having particular regard to the external appearance of the dwellinghouse
What decided it
The proposed extension, despite increasing the building height, would maintain acceptable external appearance due to its discreet position, boundary screening, and matching design features, satisfying the prior approval requirements under Class AA.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Core Policy 4Policy EQ11
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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