Garages Site at Heather Drive, Huntington, WS12 4NR

Erection of 1no 2 bed bungalow

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

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the useable area of public open space at Heather Drive
the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 7 and 8 Bracken Road with regard to light

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance combined with harm to neighbouring living conditions substantially outweighed the modest benefits of delivering one additional dwelling in an area with a housing land supply shortfall.

The modest benefits of housing delivery and effective use of previously developed land were substantially outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance and the harm to living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.

Framework references: 11, 70, 77, 103, 226

Plan policies cited: Policy HWB1, Policy EQ11, Policy EQ9

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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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