Planning appeal decision
83 Goldthorn Hill, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV2 3HY
Planning appeal 3371900 at 83 Goldthorn Hill, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV2 3HY (Wolverhampton City Council) was dismissed on 24 November 2025 by Inspector Jamieson S, 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.
a double storey front extension with over garage storey and hipped roof with enlarged dormer
- Authority
- Wolverhampton City Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Jamieson S
- Postcode
- WV2 3HY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed side extension would unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the area by substantially narrowing the visual gap between properties and disrupting the established pattern of development and spacious setting that characterises this part of Goldthorn Hill.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Saved Policy D7Saved Policy D8Saved Policy D9Policy ENV3Policy CSP4
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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