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Allowed23 March 20266004399

7 Vicars Walk, Stourbridge, Dudley, DY9 9EY

Planning appeal 6004399 at 7 Vicars Walk, Stourbridge, Dudley, DY9 9EY (Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 23 March 2026 by Inspector Couper C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the area.

erection of single storey rear, side and forward porch extensions, and two storey side and rear extensions

Authority
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Couper C
Postcode
DY9 9EY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the host property and the area
  • The living conditions of adjacent occupiers with particular regard to the outlook from, and availability of natural light to, 6 Vicars Walk and 8 Vicars Walk

What decided it

The proposed extensions, despite breaching the SPD's 45 degree code, would not cause significantly harmful impacts on the outlook or natural light of adjacent neighbours given the limited heights, boundary treatments, and window positions, and would not harm the character and appearance of the host or area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy S6Policy L1

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