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Dismissed30 July 20253358208

31 Longmead Road, Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0TQ

Planning appeal 3358208 at 31 Longmead Road, Burton Upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0TQ (East Staffordshire Borough Council) was dismissed on 30 July 2025 by Inspector Graham A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area.

Erection of single storey front extension, part two storey and single storey side extension, first floor rear extension and extension to existing rear dormer extension including roof alterations

Authority
East Staffordshire Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Graham A
Postcode
SE13 0TQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area
  • The effect of the proposal upon the health and longevity of nearby trees

What decided it

The proposal represents a poor design response that would be insensitive to context and would dominate the streetscene, whilst also placing unacceptable pressure on nearby trees of high amenity value.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DP1Policy DP3Policy DP8

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