75 Wolverhampton Road, Sedgley, West Midlands, DY31QX

erection of a 2-bedroom bungalow

Authority: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Astley-Serougi B

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The cramped and incongruous design of the single-storey bungalow when viewed within the wider streetscape of large two-storey dwellings on substantial plots would result in unacceptable harm to character and appearance that outweighs the modest housing benefit.

The harm to character and appearance from the cramped and incongruous development significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of delivering one additional housing unit in a borough falling below its housing delivery target and the potential to provide accommodation for persons with protected characteristics

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: CSP4, HOU1, HOU2, ENV2, ENV3, L1

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