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Split Decision13 March 20266002879

28 Fenton Road, Hollywood, Worcestershire, B47 5LS

Planning appeal 6002879 at 28 Fenton Road, Hollywood, Worcestershire, B47 5LS (Bromsgrove District Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 13 March 2026 by Inspector Ramsden S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed front extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.

Proposed rear single storey extension and proposed garage conversion with front extension

Authority
Bromsgrove District Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Ramsden S
Postcode
B47 5LS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed front extension on the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area

What decided it

The proposed front extension would result in a dominant and discordant addition that conflicts with the requirement for well-designed extensions that relate successfully to the host dwelling and surrounding street scene, contrary to the SPD and NPPF paragraph 139.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy BDP19
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 139

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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