Planning appeal decision
34 Chester Street, Coventry, CV1 4DJ
Planning appeal 3308720 at 34 Chester Street, Coventry, CV1 4DJ (Coventry City Council) was allowed on 10 February 2023 by Inspector Hitchcock R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of nearby residents as a consequence of the proposed extent of use of the building and with particular regard to noise, disturbance and parking.
Application for proposed single storey extension, new roof, two rear dormers and a two storey rear extension, together with conversion to 8 studios and 1 flat
- Authority
- Coventry City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Hitchcock R
- Postcode
- CV1 4DJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the living conditions of nearby residents as a consequence of the proposed extent of use of the building and with particular regard to noise, disturbance and parking
What decided it
The limited additional occupation and the building's detached position with centrally-located entrance, combined with the availability of alternative transport modes and evening parking capacity, meant the proposal would not materially harm neighbouring living conditions despite increased use.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy H5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 56
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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