51 New Street, Dudley, DY1 1LU

Planning appeal 6005944 at 51 New Street, Dudley, DY1 1LU (Dudley) was dismissed on 26 June 2026 by Inspector Rachel Hall, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the works on the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II listed building known as Charlton House.

change of use of first and second floors from restaurant area and managers accommodation to five no bedrooms with en suite facilities ’. Appeal B: 6005944 51 New Street, Dudley DY1 1LU

Authority: Dudley
Appeal type: other · Planning listed building and conservation area
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Inspector: Rachel Hall
Postcode: DY1 1LU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the works on the special architectural and historic interest of the Grade II listed building known as Charlton House
The extent to which the works preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Dudley Town Centre Conservation Area

What decided it

The public benefits of the proposal are not sufficient to outweigh the less than substantial but considerable harm caused to the special interest of the Grade II listed building.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy ENV2 of the Black Country Core Strategy (February 2011)Policy S8 of the Dudley Borough Development Strategy (March 2017)Policy S9 of the Dudley Borough Development Strategy (March 2017)Policy S10 of the Dudley Borough Development Strategy (March 2017)Policy 21 of the Dudley Area Action Plan (March 2017)Policy 22 of the Dudley Area Action Plan (March 2017)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 11Paragraph 210Paragraph 212Paragraph 213Paragraph 215

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