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Notice varied and upheld14 October 20253343932

42 Broomehill Close, Quarry Bank, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 2PE

Planning appeal 3343932 at 42 Broomehill Close, Quarry Bank, Brierley Hill, West Midlands, DY5 2PE (Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 14 October 2025 by Inspector Ollerenshaw M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

Without planning permission and within the last four years the erection of a boundary treatment (composed of inter alia fence panels, gravel boards, posts and associated fixtures and fittings) adjacent to a vehicular highway which exceeds 1m in height

Authority
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
enforcement · Enforcement Notice
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
other · Householder developments
Inspector
Ollerenshaw M
Postcode
DY5 2PE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The fence's substantial height and length, combined with its forward positioning relative to adjoining fences and loss of screening vegetation, creates a stark and dominant barrier that is harmful to the character and appearance of the area and conflicts with development plan policies and the Framework.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ENV2Policy ENV3Policy L1Policy S6Policy S7Policy S8Policy S19
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135

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