Planning appeal decision
14 Spindle Street, Coventry, CV1 4NP
Planning appeal 3303209 at 14 Spindle Street, Coventry, CV1 4NP (Coventry City Council) was dismissed on 17 January 2023 by Inspector Marigold O, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.
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
- Postcode
- CV1 4NP
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.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H5Policy H3Policy DE1
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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