Planning appeal decision
89 Corbyns Hall Lane, Brierley Hill, DY5 4RG
Planning appeal 3335136 at 89 Corbyns Hall Lane, Brierley Hill, DY5 4RG (Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 20 March 2024 by Inspector Ellis G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
a “rear side extension, and alterations to front garden area into a 75% grassed area and 25% paved area to remain
- Authority
- Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Ellis G
- Postcode
- DY5 4RG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The extension's poor design quality, incongruous materials, and visual intrusiveness at a prominent corner location, combined with the loss of soft landscaping, conflict with development plan policies requiring appropriate form, siting and materials that respect the host property and surrounding character.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy S6Policy S7Policy S8Policy L1Policy ENV2Policy ENV3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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