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Dismissed20 March 20266005202

33 Collins Street, Walsall, WS1 4BD

Planning appeal 6005202 at 33 Collins Street, Walsall, WS1 4BD (Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 20 March 2026 by Inspector Couper C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.

4 metre ground floor side extension to create a bedroom 4, with a disabled shower/toilet

Authority
Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
householder · Householder (HAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Householder developments
Inspector
Couper C
Postcode
WS1 4BD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
  • Whether or not the proposal would provide suitable living conditions for the occupants of the host property, with particular regard to outdoor amenity space

What decided it

The proposal's flat-roofed, rectilinear design would be at odds with the surrounding two-storey buildings with sloping roofs and would stand out as an incongruous feature in the prominent corner location, causing significant harm to character and appearance that outweighs the private benefit of improved living conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CSP4Policy ENV2Policy GP2Policy ENV32Policy DW3Appendix D

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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