Planning appeal decision
71 Moss Grove, Kingswinford, Dudley, DY6 9HD
Planning appeal 6000826 at 71 Moss Grove, Kingswinford, Dudley, DY6 9HD (Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 23 January 2026 by Inspector Guest H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, its significance as a non-designated heritage asset, and the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
House Remodel, 2 X Side (Porch & Garage) and Front Elevation Extension, First Floor Removed and New Dormer Roof
- Authority
- Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Guest H
- Postcode
- DY6 9HD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, its significance as a non-designated heritage asset, and the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the host dwelling and limited harm to the character of the surrounding area outweighed the moderate benefits of returning the property to residential use.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy L1 of the Dudley Borough Development StrategyPolicy ENV2 of the Black Country Core StrategyPolicy S8 of the Development StrategyPolicy ENV3 of the Black Country Core StrategyPolicy S6 of the Development Strategy
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 216
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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