Pound Piece School Road, Trysull, Wolverhampton, WV5 7HR

demolition of existing bungalow and erection of two dwellings

Authority: South Staffordshire District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Townend K

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Trysull & Seisdon Conservation Area and the setting and significance of heritage assets
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties, with particular regard to privacy at The Old School House

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area through inappropriate siting and height, combined with harm to the setting of the locally listed Old School House and breach of privacy standards for neighbouring occupiers, outweighed the limited public benefits of providing one additional dwelling.

Framework references: 206, 208, 209

Plan policies cited: Policy EQ3, Policy EQ9, Policy EQ11

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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