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Dismissed27 March 20266004139

20 Dingle Road, Dudley, DY2 8AQ

Planning appeal 6004139 at 20 Dingle Road, Dudley, DY2 8AQ (Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 27 March 2026 by Inspector Sedgwick P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area.

single storey side and rear extensions, loft conversion with hip to gable roof extension and rear dormer

Authority
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Sedgwick P
Postcode
DY2 8AQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling and the surrounding area

What decided it

The proposed roof extension would harm the character and appearance of the host property and surrounding area by introducing architectural features not in keeping with the established character of Dingle Road and Dingle Close.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ENV3 of the Black Country Core Strategy (2011)Policy S6 of the Dudley Borough Development Strategy (2017)Policy L1 of the Dudley Borough Development Strategy (2017)Emerging Policy DLP14 of the Dudley Local Plan (Examination Stage)Emerging Policy DLP39 of the Dudley Local Plan (Examination Stage)

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