Planning appeal decision
On The Move Associates, 541 Foleshill Road, Coventry, CV6 5AU
Planning appeal 3293960 at On The Move Associates, 541 Foleshill Road, Coventry, CV6 5AU (Coventry City Council) was dismissed on 31 August 2022 by Inspector Clarke B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the suitability of the site as a location for the proposed development, with particular reference to local planning policies.
change of use from (Use Class E) to a Hot Food Takeaway (HFT) (Use Class Sui Generis), with limited sit in facilities and erection of a first -floor front extension
- Authority
- Coventry City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Change of use
- Inspector
- Clarke B
- Postcode
- CV6 5AU
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the suitability of the site as a location for the proposed development, with particular reference to local planning policies
- the effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area
- the effects of the developments upon the living conditions of the occupiers of the neighbouring property
- whether suitable living conditions would be provided for the future occupiers of the proposed dwelling
What decided it
The proposed development fails on all four main issues: unsuitable location for a takeaway near a school in an already over-provided area, harmful impact on street character, significant adverse effects on neighbouring living conditions through loss of light and outlook, and inadequate living conditions for future occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DE1Policy DS3Policy R6Design Guidance for New Residential Supplementary Planning Guidance (1991)Extending Your Home – A Design Guide Supplementary Planning Guidance
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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