Planning appeal decision
56 George Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B12 9RT
Planning appeal 3311247 at 56 George Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B12 9RT (Birmingham City Council) was dismissed on 13 June 2023 by Inspector Rafiq F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the development would result in the unacceptable loss of a family dwelling.
a change of use to a 5 Bed HMO
- Authority
- Birmingham City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Rafiq F
- Postcode
- B12 9RT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the development would result in the unacceptable loss of a family dwelling
- the effect of the development on the character of the area with particular regard to the mix and balance of housing
- the effect of the rear dormer on the character and appearance of the host building and the area
What decided it
The unacceptable loss of a family dwelling in conflict with development plan policies TP30, TP35, DM2 and DM11, which seek to prevent the loss of housing to other uses where there is demonstrated demand for family dwellings.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy TP35Policy DM11Policy TP30Policy DM2Policy PG3
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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