Planning appeal decision
7 Limes Avenue, Rowley Regis, West Midlands, B65 8AZ
Planning appeal 3374720 at 7 Limes Avenue, Rowley Regis, West Midlands, B65 8AZ (Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 6 November 2025 by Inspector Deane G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and the local area.
the retention with modification of forward extension
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Deane G
- Postcode
- B65 8AZ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host building and the local area
What decided it
The proposed extension would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and local area by appearing as an overly large, bulky and visually disruptive addition that conflicts with the modest proportions of neighbouring properties.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV3 of the Black Country Core StrategyPolicy SAD EOS 9 of The Site Allocations and Delivery Development Plan Document
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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