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Dismissed15 July 20266009592

46 Old Eaton Road, Rugeley, WS15 2HA

Planning appeal 6009592 at 46 Old Eaton Road, Rugeley, WS15 2HA (Cannock Chase) 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 surrounding area.

a first floor over-garage extension providing a family bathroom and study

Authority
Cannock Chase
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
Andrew Fulford
Postcode
WS15 2HA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

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

What decided it

The loss of the gap between the properties at first floor level would be highly evident and wholly inconsistent with the pattern of development in the road, materially harming the character and appearance of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SO1.2Policy SO2:2

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