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Dismissed18 February 20223282337

2 Knightstone Avenue, Birmingham, B18 6PR

Planning appeal 3282337 at 2 Knightstone Avenue, Birmingham, B18 6PR (Birmingham City Council) was dismissed on 18 February 2022 by Inspector Hall R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether it has been demonstrated that the proposed change of use represents best use of the existing dwelling and would meet an identified need.

erection of 2 storey side extension and change of use to 9 bedroom HMO

Authority
Birmingham City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Hall R
Postcode
B18 6PR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether it has been demonstrated that the proposed change of use represents best use of the existing dwelling and would meet an identified need
  • the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the existing building and surrounding area
  • the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of its future occupants with respect to space, and existing occupants of neighbouring properties, with respect to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The proposal has not been demonstrated to make best use of the existing dwelling or meet an identified need, and it would cause considerable harm to the character and appearance of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy TP30Policy TP35Policy TP27Policy PG3Policy DM11
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 62Paragraph 124Paragraph 130

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