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Dismissed2 June 20266005415

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

Planning appeal 6005415 at 26 Haley St, Short Heath, Willenhall, WV12 4JT (Walsall) was dismissed on 2 June 2026 by Inspector Jonathan Edwards, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

detached 5-bedroom house

Authority
Walsall
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
Jonathan Edwards
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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
UDP policy GP2UDP policy ENV32BCCS policy CSP4BCCS policy ENV2BCCS policy ENV3BCCS policy HOUS2SAD policy HC2SPD policy DW3
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 11Paragraph 73Paragraph 135Paragraph 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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