®Planning appeal decision
244 Washwood Hetah Rd , Washwood Heath , Birmingham , West Midlands , B8 1RJ
the retention of 3 flats on second floor, including changes to fenestration and associated works
- Authority
- Birmingham City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Cryan M
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area
- Whether the scheme would provide acceptable living conditions for occupiers with regard to internal living space, outlook, and outdoor amenity space
What decided it
The significant harm to character and appearance and failure to provide acceptable living conditions, when weighed against the modest housing benefits in the context of the tilted balance, significantly and demonstrably outweighed the benefits.
The modest social and economic benefit of providing three new flats (net gain of two dwellings) on a sustainable location, carrying moderate weight in favour, was significantly and demonstrably outweighed by the significant harm to character and appearance and unacceptable living conditions.
Framework references: 11, 135, 139
Plan policies cited: Policy PG3, Policy TP27, Policy DM2, Policy DM10
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.