Planning appeal decision
109-111 Coventry Street, Kidderminster, dy102bd
Planning appeal 3341721 at 109-111 Coventry Street, Kidderminster, dy102bd (Wyre Forest District Council) was dismissed on 14 November 2024 by Inspector Hall R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and the viability of Kidderminster town centre.
‘change of use of premises from offices to 10 bedroom HMO’
- Authority
- Wyre Forest District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Hall R
- Postcode
- DY10 2BH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and the viability of Kidderminster town centre
- whether it has been demonstrated that the proposal would provide adequate living conditions for its future occupants, with particular regard to access to natural light in bedroom 6
What decided it
The absence of access to natural light in bedroom 6 would result in unacceptable living conditions for future occupants, contrary to NPPF requirements for high standards of amenity.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM.3Policy DM.13 part 3
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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