®Planning appeal decision
44 High Street, Chasetown, Burntwood, WS7 3XF
Planning appeal 3271580 at 44 High Street, Chasetown, Burntwood, WS7 3XF (Lichfield District Council) was dismissed on 1 July 2021 by Inspector Edwards J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for its occupants.
conversion of existing single double bedroom apartment into 2no. single bedroom flats
- Authority
- Lichfield District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Edwards J
- Postcode
- WS7 3XF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for its occupants
What decided it
The front flat would not provide satisfactory living conditions due to highly restricted outlook from its kitchen/living area and inadequate private outdoor space for occupants of the proposal.
The modest housing contribution and proximity to facilities were insufficient to justify a decision contrary to the development plan given the harm to living conditions
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BE1
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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