14 Spindle Street, COVENTRY, CV1 4NP

change of use to 6 flats and erection of 3 storey, single storey side and rear extension. New vehicular crossover

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

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area including in respect of the mix and balance of the housing stock locally
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby dwellings in respect of noise and disturbance
whether the proposal would provide adequate living conditions for future occupiers in respect of outdoor space

What decided it

The proposal would conflict with the development plan on three independent grounds—harmful character and appearance effects, harm to neighbouring living conditions, and inadequate outdoor space for future occupiers—with no material considerations of sufficient weight to warrant approval.

Plan policies cited: Policy H5, Policy H3, Policy DE1

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