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Allowed23 October 20266012668

5 Broadlands Drive, Brierley Hill, DY5 1HU

Planning appeal 6012668 at 5 Broadlands Drive, Brierley Hill, DY5 1HU (Dudley) was allowed on 23 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character of the area and the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties through crime and fear of crime.

conversion of house (C3) into children’s home (C2) including raising the existing garage roof, removal of garage door and erection of infill wall and window

Authority
Dudley
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
community-institutional
Postcode
DY5 1HU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character of the area and the living conditions of the occupiers of neighbouring properties through crime and fear of crime

What decided it

The absence of any substantive evidence linking the proposed use or future occupiers with criminal activity, disorder or disruption, notwithstanding significant local objection.

The evidence in the case led the Inspector to conclude that the appeal should be allowed, balancing the local opposition against the provisions of the local plan and the Framework, finding no material harm would arise from the development.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DLP13Policy DLP39
National Planning Policy Framework
Policy P5

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