®Planning appeal decision
191 Willow Avenue, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B17 8HJ
Planning appeal 3330177 at 191 Willow Avenue, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B17 8HJ (Birmingham City Council) was allowed on 22 May 2024 by Inspector Sibley G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers in the vicinity with regard to noise and disturbance.
extension of existing 5 bed HMO to 6 bed HMO, erection of a single storey rear extension and rear dormer at roof level, internal alterations to make all rooms ensuite
- Authority
- Birmingham City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Sibley G
- Postcode
- B17 8HJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal upon the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers in the vicinity with regard to noise and disturbance
What decided it
The limited intensification of the existing HMO use, combined with the internal layout reconfiguration directing activity to the rear of the property, would not result in a significant adverse impact on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PG3Policy DM2Policy DM11
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 115
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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