Three-bed bungalow at Land adjacent to Greenslade, Victoria Street

What was proposed

The application proposed a three-bedroom detached bungalow with parking, bin storage and a private rear garden.

“The application seeks planning permission for the erection of a detached bungalow and associated areas of amenity on the parcel of land. There would be approximately 10.6m between the side elevation of the proposed dwelling and Greenslade (dwelling), and approximately 13.7m between the rear elevation of the proposed dwelling and the side elevation of 5a Victoria Street.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The rectangular, steeply sloping plot contained overgrown vegetation and sat in a mixed residential, commercial and retail area.

“The application site is comprised of a rectangular plot of land located immediately adjacent the Hednesford Town Centre boundary. The land within the plot has a steep slope. The immediate streetscene is characterised by a mix of residential, commercial and retail uses. To the west of the plot, the area features the rear boundary walls of properties along Market Street, and a large car park servicing Victoria Shopping Centre.”

Officer report

Officers’ recommendation

Officers recommended approval because the proposal accorded with the Local Plan and National Planning Policy Framework, subject to conditions.

“Recommendation: Approve Subject to Conditions Reason(s) for Recommendation: In accordance with Paragraph 38 of the National Planning Policy Framework the Local Planning Authority has worked with the applicant in a positive and proactive manner to approve the proposed development, which accords with the Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework.”

Officer report

Why officers supported it

Officers considered the dwelling acceptable in principle, well-related to surrounding buildings, and unlikely to harm residential amenity, highways or biodiversity subject to conditions.

“The proposed dwelling would be a detached bungalow with off-street parking and the private garden to the rear. It would be constructed under a cross-gable roof and would be finished with brick to match the existing appearance of dwellings within the area. As such, the proposal would be sympathetic to the character of the surrounding area, allowing the proposed dwelling to appear well within its context.”

“In this case, the proposed amenity area would be approximately 110sqm, which would exceed the 65sqm minimum set out in the Council’s Design SPD. The proposed amenity garden area is therefore considered acceptable and would provide future occupiers with sufficient amenity space.”

Officer report

Public objection

One neighbour objected, citing excessive development, insufficient parking, knotweed contamination and concerns about unlawful tree removal.

“Response to Publicity The application has been advertised by neighbour letter. The Council has received one letter of representation.”

“Jan 2026 Letter of objection Excessive development Insufficient parking Knotweed contamination on site Concerns about unlawful removal of trees 0354330Relevant Planning History 00Relevant Planning History…”

Officer report

Committee presentation

The Planning Officer presented the application after a site visit, using photographs and plans of the proposals.

The committee decision

The committee approved the application subject to the report’s conditions and an additional condition about finished floor levels.

“CH/25/0290,Land adjacent toGreenslade, Victoria Street, Hednesford– Erection of a three-bed detached dwelling Following a site visit consideration was then given to the report of the Development and Policy Manager (Item5.1- 5.22)(presented by thePlanning Officer). The PlanningOfficerprovided a presentation to the Committee outlining the application showing photographs and plans of the proposals.”

“Planning Control Committee 290426 Prior to the commencement of works above ground level, details of the proposed finished floor levels must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The submitted details shall show the existing and finished ground levels andillustrate the proposed finished floor levels in relation to the surrounding dwellings.”

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