4 Oak Road, Oldbury, Sandwell, B68 0BE

Planning appeal 3366580 at 4 Oak Road, Oldbury, Sandwell, B68 0BE (Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 15 September 2025 by Inspector Kay D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, and on the living conditions of neighbouring occupants with regards to daylight, overshadowing and outlook.

to demolish existing house and re-build together with rear/side double storey extension, with loft conversion and porch

Authority: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Kay D
Postcode: B68 0BE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, and on the living conditions of neighbouring occupants with regards to daylight, overshadowing and outlook

What decided it

The relocated flat-roofed dormer element, which creates a prominent three-storey mass at odds with the surrounding pattern of development and causes notable harm to character, appearance, and neighbouring living conditions, outweighs the limited benefits of the scheme under the tilted balance test.

The adverse impacts of approval—notable permanent harm to character and appearance and living conditions of neighbouring occupiers—significantly and demonstrably outweigh the limited benefits of the development (energy efficiency, construction employment, and accessible location), such that the scheme would not represent sustainable development.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: CSP4ENV3SAD EOS9HOU2
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11

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