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Dismissed13 July 20233306412

166-188 Humber Road, Coventry, CV3 1BG

Planning appeal 3306412 at 166-188 Humber Road, Coventry, CV3 1BG (Coventry City Council) was dismissed on 13 July 2023 by Inspector Watson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

the erection of three/four storey extensions, comprising of 8No. two-bedroom flats and a detached maisonette to rear comprising of 4No. one- bedroom flats

Authority
Coventry City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Other minor developments
Inspector
Watson S
Postcode
CV3 1BG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring and future occupiers
  • The effect of the proposal on on-street parking

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area and the poor living conditions for both existing and future occupiers, which outweighed the benefits of providing 12 new dwellings.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy DE1Policy H3Policy H5Policy DS3Policy AC3Policy H4Policy H9Policy GE2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 130Paragraph 111

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