4 Wordsworth Close, Burton-on-Trent, DE14 2RY

Planning appeal 3357728 at 4 Wordsworth Close, Burton-on-Trent, DE14 2RY (East Staffordshire Borough Council) was dismissed on 2 June 2025 by Inspector Morris T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area.

the raising of ridge height to facilitate loft conversion and erection of a two-storey front, side and rear extension with balcony

Authority: East Staffordshire Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Morris T
Postcode: DE14 2RY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the host building and the surrounding area
the effect of the development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 3 Wordsworth Close, with particular regard to outlook and light
whether the development would provide acceptable living conditions for occupiers of the appeal property

What decided it

The detrimental effect on the character and appearance of the host building and surrounding area, combined with the significant and unacceptable overbearing impact on the living conditions of occupiers of the neighbouring property, outweighed the acceptable living conditions that would be provided to future occupiers of the appeal property.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SP1Policy SP24Policy DP1Policy DP3East Staffordshire Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document (2008)Separation Distances and Amenity Supplementary Planning Document (2014)

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