Planning appeal decision
191, Sheldon Heath Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 2DP
Planning appeal 3259996 at 191, Sheldon Heath Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 2DP (Birmingham City Council) was allowed on 29 June 2021 by Inspector Sibley G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character of the area including the fear of crime and anti-social behaviour.
change of use from former police station class Sui Generis to residential HMO class use Sui Generis
- Authority
- Birmingham City Council
- Appeal type
- major · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Sibley G
- Postcode
- B26 2DR
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character of the area including the fear of crime and anti-social behaviour
- The effect upon the living conditions of the occupiers of 132 Hengham Road and 189 Sheldon Heath Road in terms of noise disturbance
What decided it
The proposal would not significantly or harmfully alter the character of the area or the living conditions of neighbours, and would accord with the development plan and NPPF.
The benefits of reusing a vacant building in a sustainable location for 19 residential units and providing employment outweighed any concerns about character, crime, and noise disturbance, which could be adequately mitigated by conditions.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- BDP Policy PG3UDP paragraph 8.24BDP Policy TP5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 127
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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