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Dismissed17 May 20243324823

26 Barston Road, Oldbury, Sandwell, B68 0PS

Planning appeal 3324823 at 26 Barston Road, Oldbury, Sandwell, B68 0PS (Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 17 May 2024 by Inspector Wilson D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with regard to noise and disturbance.

Change of Use - To a 3/4 Bedded Children's Home

Authority
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
community-institutional · Change of use
Inspector
Wilson D
Postcode
B68 0PS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers with regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The frequent and unusual pattern of staff changeovers and associated vehicle movements at various times of day and night would result in noise and disturbance to neighbouring occupiers that would be incompatible with the residential character of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy SAD H4

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