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Dismissed18 July 20233319703

17 Elwells Close , Wolverhampton, WV14 9YH

Planning appeal 3319703 at 17 Elwells Close , Wolverhampton, WV14 9YH (Wolverhampton City Council) was dismissed on 18 July 2023 by Inspector Bridgwater J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

Proposed single storey and two storey front extension and loft conversion

Authority
Wolverhampton City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Bridgwater J
Postcode
WV14 9YH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 19 Elwells Close and the host dwelling, with regard to outlook and garden size
  • the effect of the proposal on highway safety, with regard to parking provision

What decided it

The significant material harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the increased height, massing and form of the property at a prominent corner location outweighed the absence of harm to living conditions and highway safety.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D4Policy D5Policy D7Policy D8Policy D9Policy AM12Policy AM15

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