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Dismissed15 July 20266007013

74 Hawthorne Road, Essington, Wolverhampton, WV11 2DD

Planning appeal 6007013 at 74 Hawthorne Road, Essington, Wolverhampton, WV11 2DD (South Staffordshire District Council) was dismissed on 15 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 area.

Change of use of amenity land to residential land and erection of boundary wall, fence and gates to frontage and raised patio area to rear

Authority
South Staffordshire District Council
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
Andrew Fulford
Postcode
WV11 2DD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The material harm to character and appearance caused by the prominent, high-level boundary treatment and loss of open amenity space, which conflicts with the local character and distinctiveness sought by Policy EQ11.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EQ11

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