3-4 High Street, Wombourne, South Staffordshire, WV5 9DN

Planning appeal 6002029 at 3-4 High Street, Wombourne, South Staffordshire, WV5 9DN (South Staffordshire District Council) was dismissed on 19 February 2026 by Inspector Vyse J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the extension on the character and appearance of Wombourne Conservation Area, including its effect on the setting of the adjacent grade II listed buildings (Wombourne House/Millbrook) and buildings of special local interest.

a retrospective single-storey extension to an existing retail unit

Authority: South Staffordshire District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: retail · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Vyse J
Postcode: WV5 9DN

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the extension on the character and appearance of Wombourne Conservation Area, including its effect on the setting of the adjacent grade II listed buildings (Wombourne House/Millbrook) and buildings of special local interest

What decided it

The extension's form, scale and materials cause material harm to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area and heritage significance of listed and locally listed buildings that is not outweighed by the private benefits of extended retail space.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Core Policy 2Core Strategy policy EQ3Core Strategy policy EQ11Core Strategy policy EQ4
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 216Paragraph 135

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