26 Haley St, Short Heath, Willenhall, WV12 4JT

detached 5-bedroom house

Authority: Walsall
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: WV12 4JT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
its effect on living conditions at 9 Mill Lane with regards to outlook
whether the development would provide acceptable living conditions for future residents in terms of privacy
whether it would provide a satisfactory access for fire appliances

What decided it

The considerable weight attached to the design shortcomings and harm to character, appearance and neighbouring amenity, in accordance with paragraphs 135 and 139 of the Framework, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of housing delivery and other modest benefits.

The adverse effects of the development, particularly the harm to character and appearance and to neighbouring living conditions, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits of the scheme including housing delivery, energy efficiency, accessibility and efficient use of urban land.

Framework references: 11, 73, 135, 139

Plan policies cited: UDP policy GP2, UDP policy ENV32, BCCS policy CSP4, BCCS policy ENV2, BCCS policy ENV3, BCCS policy HOUS2, SAD policy HC2, SPD policy DW3

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