64 Wolverhampton Road, Oldbury, B68 0LJ

Planning appeal 6012406 at 64 Wolverhampton Road, Oldbury, B68 0LJ (Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 14 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed roof alterations on the character and appearance of the street scene.

the change of use from residential dwelling to 6 No. bedroom 8 No. person HMO with hip to gable roof extension, rear dormer window and reduction in ground levels to front for extended driveway and new retaining walls

Authority: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Postcode: B68 0LJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed roof alterations on the character and appearance of the street scene
the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of the occupiers of 62 and 66 Wolverhampton Road, with regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The harmful effect on the character and appearance of the street scene, which the Inspector found was not outweighed by the material considerations including the provision of more affordable residential accommodation and the acceptable living conditions impact.

the harm to character and appearance of the street scene was not outweighed by the provision of more affordable residential accommodation and the acceptable effect on neighbouring living conditions

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: ENV 3 of the Black Country Core Strategy 2011SAD EOS9 of The Site Allocations and Delivery Development Plan Document 2012HOU2 of the BCCSCSP4 of the BCCS

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