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Dismissed6 July 20266006818

25 Gainsborough Hill, Pedmore, Stourbridge, DY8 2DU

Planning appeal 6006818 at 25 Gainsborough Hill, Pedmore, Stourbridge, DY8 2DU (Dudley) was dismissed on 6 July 2026 by Inspector Andrew Fulford, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

Proposed new 2-storey detached dwelling in the side garden of the existing property, requiring demolition of one garage

Authority
Dudley
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
Andrew Fulford
Postcode
DY8 2DU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • Whether the planning obligation effectively secures the development as self-build housing

What decided it

The unilateral undertaking failed to provide effective legal certainty for self-build status and therefore the proposal could not demonstrate exemption from mandatory biodiversity net gain requirements, failing to meet statutory duties.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ENV2Policy ENV3Policy HOU1Policy HOU2Policy S6Policy L1Policy DLP11Policy DLP14Policy DLP39Policy DLP55

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