Champion Tattoo, 15 Tamworth Road, Amington, TAMWORTH, B77 3BS

the change of use of an existing tattoo studio (Sui Generis) to residential (C3), creation of an additional dwelling unit, demolition of an existing garage and the erection of a detached 1-bedroom bungalow, with associated off street parking and external amenity space

Authority: Tamworth Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector: Moulton E

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether appropriate living conditions would be provided for future occupiers of the proposal, with particular regard to garden area
The effects of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
Whether the proposal would have a harmful effect on sustainable transport, with particular regard to the provision of cycle storage facilities

What decided it

The proposal fails to provide any useable private garden space for the future occupiers, which is essential to meet their needs and accord with Policy EN5 and the Framework's design standards.

Framework references: 11

Plan policies cited: Policy EN5, Policy SU2

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