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Allowed12 October 20233318872

The Hollybush, The Uplands, Smethwick, B67 6BL

Planning appeal 3318872 at The Hollybush, The Uplands, Smethwick, B67 6BL (Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 12 October 2023 by Inspector Rawle S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would result in additional crime and disorder or the fear of crime.

the change of use and alteration of public house to create 21no. bedroom house in multiple occupation (HMO), erection of 2no. dwellings, car parking, access, cycle and refuse store and associated works

Authority
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Rawle S
Postcode
B67 6BL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposed development would result in additional crime and disorder or the fear of crime

What decided it

The well-designed layout of the HMO with ensuite bathrooms, proportionate shared facilities, and secured management and security conditions would prevent unacceptable crime and disorder despite the sensitive location.

What the Inspector cited

National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 92Paragraph 130

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