237 Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 4EJ

Planning appeal 3316275 at 237 Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 4EJ (Birmingham City Council) was dismissed on 10 July 2023 by Inspector Stephens K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants, with regard to the provision of private outdoor amenity space.

Change of use from existing Class E to C2 class use for sheltering patient who suffer from mental health issues. The proposal will include a small staff area, a communal area, 4 self-contained and 2 bedroom units. The proposed development also includes installation of window on the east elevation for first floor and loft floor

Authority: Birmingham City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: community-institutional · Change of use
Inspector: Stephens K
Postcode: B18 4EJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants, with regard to the provision of private outdoor amenity space
The effect of the proposed development on pedestrian and highway safety with regard to parking
Whether the proposal would create a safe environment, with particular regard to anti-social behaviour and fear of crime

What decided it

The unacceptable impact on living conditions from a significant lack of private outdoor amenity space and harm to highway safety from insufficient parking provision.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy PG3Policy TP27Policy DM2Policy DM11Policy TP44

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