Planning appeal decision
71, Bower Lane, Quarry Bank, Dudley, DY5 2DU
Planning appeal 6001296 at 71, Bower Lane, Quarry Bank, Dudley, DY5 2DU (Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 2 February 2026 by Inspector Bromley N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The impact of the proposal on the amenity of the occupants of No 69, with respect to the effect on outlook and loss of natural light.
single storey rear extension, no more than 4m deep, to this semi- detached house
- Authority
- Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- householder · Householder (HAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Householder developments
- Inspector
- Bromley N
- Postcode
- DY5 2DU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The impact of the proposal on the amenity of the occupants of No 69, with respect to the effect on outlook and loss of natural light
What decided it
The limited single storey height with shallow roof pitch sloping away from the boundary, combined with the large east-facing glazing of the neighbouring property, meant the extension would not cause significant loss of sunlight, daylight, or create an unacceptable overbearing effect on the neighbouring occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy L1
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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