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Split Decision29 September 20253364938

51 Allen Road, Wolverhampton, WV6 0AW

Planning appeal 3364938 at 51 Allen Road, Wolverhampton, WV6 0AW (Wolverhampton City Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 29 September 2025 by Inspector Sedgwick P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring houses, with particular regard to outlook and light.

Demolition of existing out building and add new single and double storey rear extension

Authority
Wolverhampton City Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Sedgwick P
Postcode
WV6 0AW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring houses, with particular regard to outlook and light
  • highway and pedestrian safety

What decided it

The two storey extensions would substantially increase the tunnelling effect and overbearing impact on No 49's windows, reducing daylight and sky visibility to an unacceptable degree, whereas the single storey extensions would cause no such harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D7Policy D8Policy ENV 3Policy AM12Policy AM15
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 116

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