Douper Hall, Dawlish Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 7AE

proposed alterations and extensions to existing student accommodation. New accommodation comprises new floor to existing two storey block and 3 storey infill and 3 storey new block to car park

Authority: Birmingham City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Other minor developments
Inspector: Walmsley R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with particular regard to privacy and light
The effect of the proposal on surface water drainage

What decided it

The development would cause unmitigated harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers through overbearing impact, loss of sunlight and daylight, and noise from the roof terrace, conflicting with the development plan with no material considerations to outweigh this harm.

The development plan conflict regarding harm to neighbouring living conditions was not outweighed by any material considerations.

Plan policies cited: Policy TP6, Policy PG3, Saved Policy 3.14C

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