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Dismissed3 May 20243330174

22 Melbourne Road, Halesowen, B63 3NB

Planning appeal 3330174 at 22 Melbourne Road, Halesowen, B63 3NB (Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 3 May 2024 by Inspector Hall R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, with particular regard to trees.

erection of new block of flats containing 1 two bedroom flat, 2 one bedroom flats and 2 studio flats

Authority
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Hall R
Postcode
B63 3NB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, with particular regard to trees
  • the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupants of Nos 18, 20 and 22 Melbourne Road, with particular regard to privacy and outlook
  • whether the proposal would provide adequate living conditions for its future occupants, with particular regard to access to private outside space
  • whether it has been demonstrated that the proposal is acceptable with respect to its impact on ecology
  • whether it has been demonstrated that the proposal would be acceptable with respect to highway safety, having regard to access and parking provision

What decided it

The cumulative weight of harm to character and appearance, neighbouring living conditions, future occupant amenity, and highway safety, with no material considerations of sufficient weight to outweigh the policy conflicts, led to dismissal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ENV2Policy ENV3Policy HOU2Policy CSP4Policy S6Policy S8Policy L1Policy S1Policy HOU1Policy TRAN2Policy S17Policy S22Policy ENV1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135Paragraph 114Paragraph 115

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