337-345 Halesowen Road, Cradley Heath, B64 6PH

Planning appeal 6008753 at 337-345 Halesowen Road, Cradley Heath, B64 6PH (Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 27 July 2026 by Inspector H Wilkinson, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed first floor extension on the character and appearance of the area with particular regard to the roof design and external materials.

the retention of first floor extension to rear and dormer window to rear and proposed change of use of first floor E Class (storage) retail area including roof area to 4 No. new 1 and 2 bedroom flats

Authority: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Inspector: H Wilkinson
Postcode: B64 6PH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed first floor extension on the character and appearance of the area with particular regard to the roof design and external materials
whether appropriate living conditions would be provided for the future occupants of Flat 4 with particular reference to internal headroom
whether the proposal would make adequate provision for cycle parking and bin storage

What decided it

The proposed first floor extension would harm the character and appearance of the area through poor roof design integration, and Flat 4 would fail to provide appropriate living conditions due to insufficient headroom compliance with space standards.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy ENV3 of the Black Country Core Strategy 2011Policy SAD EOS9 of the Site Allocations and Delivery Plan Document 2012Policy HOU2 of the Core Strategy

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