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Allowed14 March 20253356212

Hall View, Salt Way, Astwood Bank, Redditch, Worcestershire, B96 6JT

Planning appeal 3356212 at Hall View, Salt Way, Astwood Bank, Redditch, Worcestershire, B96 6JT (Redditch Borough Council) was allowed on 14 March 2025 by Inspector Cleary D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the building.

a dining and kitchen extension to original front of house

Authority
Redditch Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Cleary D
Postcode
B96 6JT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

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

What decided it

The use of matching brickwork and symmetrical fenestration arrangement in the appeal scheme would ensure the extension assimilates appropriately with the host dwelling and appears visually subordinate, thereby preserving character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 39Policy 40

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