Planning appeal decision
119 Ravenshill Road , Birmingham, B14 4HG
Planning appeal 3286976 at 119 Ravenshill Road , Birmingham, B14 4HG (Birmingham City Council) was dismissed on 17 August 2022 by Inspector Smith H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the city's stock of family sized housing.
double storey side extension, proposal of porch. Also, proposal to change use of existing domestic dwelling into 2 no. flat s. Ground floor – 1no. bedroom, 1st floor – 2no. bedroom
- Authority
- Birmingham City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Smith H
- Postcode
- B14 4HG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the city's stock of family sized housing
- The character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area
What decided it
The proposal conflicts with the development plan by resulting in the loss of family-sized housing for which there is identified undersupply and need in the city, and the extensions would harmfully affect the character and appearance of the host dwelling and surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy TP35 of the Birmingham Development Plan (2017)Policy DM12 of the Development Management in Birmingham Development Plan Document (2021)Policy PG3 of the Birmingham Development Plan (2017)
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 62
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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