1 Oak Tree Crescent, HALESOWEN, B62 9DA

Two storey side and first floor side/front extension (following demolition of existing garage and side buildings). Alterations to roof with rear dormer and increased roof height to create habitable rooms in roof space. Elevational changes to include new doors, windows and first floor rear Juliet balcony

Authority: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Householder developments
Inspector: Dale A

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the locality, including its potential impact upon trees.

What decided it

The proposal would be harmful to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and locality through its excessive scale, bulk, poor design integration and lack of respect for the original dwelling's understated charm, conflicting with development plan policies and representing poor design that cannot be mitigated by conditions.

Plan policies cited: Policy CSP4, Policy ENV2, Policy ENV3, Policy L1, Policy S6, Policy S8, Policy S22

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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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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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