®Planning appeal decision
22 Melbourne Road, Halesowen, B63 3NB
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
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.
Framework references: 135, 114, 115
Plan policies cited: Policy ENV2, Policy ENV3, Policy HOU2, Policy CSP4, Policy S6, Policy S8, Policy L1, Policy S1, Policy HOU1, Policy TRAN2, Policy S17, Policy S22, Policy ENV1
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.