44 Suckling Green Lane, Codsall, South Staffordshire, WV8 2BT

construction of pitched roof over existing flat roof garage with reduced pitch and hip across the rear (resubmission of application 23/00559/FULHH)

Authority: South Staffordshire District Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: McGurk N

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of Number 46 Suckling Green Lane, with regards to outlook

What decided it

The proposed pitched roof would appear as an unduly dominant and obtrusive feature in a prominent corner location that would significantly harm the character and appearance of the area and the outlook of neighbouring occupiers.

Plan policies cited: South Staffordshire Core Strategy (2012) Policy EQ11, South Staffordshire Core Strategy (2012) Policy EQ9, Council's Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (2018)

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