Former BT Repeater Station, Fletchamstead Highway, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV4 7BB

the change of use and refurbishment of a former BT repeater station to provide residential and office (‘Live-work”) accommodation

Authority: Coventry City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Hall R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether it has been demonstrated that the proposal would have an acceptable effect on highway safety
whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for its future occupants, with particular regard to noise
the effect of the proposal on nature conservation, with particular regard to effects on Burnsall Road Local Wildlife Site and Canley Brook Local Geological Site

What decided it

The proposal would result in unacceptable highway safety impacts and would not provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupants due to noise, contrary to the development plan and NPPF.

Framework references: 111, 185, 174

Plan policies cited: Policy AC3, Policy AC2, Policy H3, Policy GE3

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