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Allowed16 October 20243340813

Land to the Rear of 136 Lyde Green, Halesowen, B63 2PF

Planning appeal 3340813 at Land to the Rear of 136 Lyde Green, Halesowen, B63 2PF (Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 16 October 2024 by Inspector Pipe C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area.

Demolition of existing garage and erection of 1No. dormer bungalow with associated works

Authority
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Pipe C
Postcode
B63 2PF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
  • the living conditions of future occupiers of the proposed development in terms of garden size
  • the living conditions of the occupiers of Nos. 134 and 136 Lyde Green
  • highway safety

What decided it

The previously approved appeal decision for a bungalow on the same site, combined with the amended plans demonstrating compliance with separation distances and parking requirements, established that the proposed development would not cause unacceptable harm to character, amenity or highway safety.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy S1Policy S6Policy S8Policy L1Policy ENV2Policy ENV3Policy HOU1Policy HOU2Policy CSP4Policy TRAN2Policy S17
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 54

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