Planning appeal decision
14 Horton Close, Dudley, DY3 3TL
Planning appeal 6001229 at 14 Horton Close, Dudley, DY3 3TL (Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 21 January 2026 by Inspector Watson S, 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, and surrounding area.
a single storey wraparound extension, second storey side extension and internal remodeling
- Authority
- Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Watson S
- Postcode
- DY3 3TL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the host dwelling, and surrounding area
- The living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to outlook and natural light
- Highway safety as a result of parking provision
What decided it
The proposal complies with the development plan policies and would not result in unacceptable harm to character and appearance, living conditions of neighbours, or highway safety.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- ENV2ENV3S6S8L1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 135
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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