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Dismissed10 October 20253370840

The Bungalow, 6 The Alley, Dudley, DY3 2UL

Planning appeal 3370840 at The Bungalow, 6 The Alley, Dudley, DY3 2UL (Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 10 October 2025 by Inspector Somers J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the existing dwelling, and the surrounding locality.

described on the Application Form as a ‘Walkout balcony to the rear of the property.’

Authority
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Somers J
Postcode
DY3 2UL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the existing dwelling, and the surrounding locality
  • The living conditions of the surrounding occupiers, with particular regard to overlooking and privacy

What decided it

The proposed balcony's overly large and dominant form would be detrimental to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and locality, and would significantly harm the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through increased overlooking and loss of privacy, contrary to the development plan policies.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
DBDS Policy S6DBDS Policy LP1EDLP Policy DLP14
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 49

How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.

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