Old Chain Yard, 63, Castle Street, Coseley , Bilston , West Midlands , WV14 9DW

Planning appeal 3367542 at Old Chain Yard, 63, Castle Street, Coseley , Bilston , West Midlands , WV14 9DW (Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 3 October 2025 by Inspector Wilson D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and significance of a non-designated heritage asset, including whether the proposed development would represent an efficient use of the site.

conversion of the public house (Sui Generis) to a Convenience Store (Use Class E) following the demolition of the single-storey side extension and erection of a new build extension to the rear of the site, utilising existing access off Castle Street, with associated parking, hard and soft landscaping

Authority: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: retail · Change of use
Inspector: Wilson D
Postcode: WV14 9DW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and significance of a non-designated heritage asset, including whether the proposed development would represent an efficient use of the site
highway safety with regard to access and servicing arrangements as well as parking

What decided it

The balanced judgment required by NPPF paragraph 216 for non-designated heritage assets, combined with the site's accessible location and available parking capacity, outweighed the Council's concerns about heritage impact and parking provision.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: CSP4ENV2ENV3TRAN2S1L1S6S7S8S17
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 113Paragraph 115Paragraph 135Paragraph 216

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