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Allowed11 September 20266009469

7, Market Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1AB

Planning appeal 6009469 at 7, Market Street, Stourbridge, DY8 1AB (Dudley) was allowed on 11 September 2026 by Inspector B Plenty, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the risk of crime and disorder, and the fear of crime, to the quality of life and community cohesion of the surrounding area.

Ground floor shop alterations and conversion of first and second floors to 4-bedroom class C4 house in multiple occupation

Authority
Dudley
Appeal type
minor · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
B Plenty
Postcode
DY8 1AB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the risk of crime and disorder, and the fear of crime, to the quality of life and community cohesion of the surrounding area

What decided it

The absence of any evidential basis demonstrating that the proposed development would result in an increase in local crime levels or material fear of crime, combined with compliance with development plan policies on design and integration with urban areas.

The benefits of providing residential accommodation in a town centre location, with minimal external alterations that preserve and enhance the conservation area and listed building settings, outweighed the unsubstantiated concerns about crime and disorder raised by third parties.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ENV3 of the Black Country Joint Core Strategy (2011)LP Policy DLP39LP Policy DLP17

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