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Allowed10 October 20243346679

29 Hubert Croft, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6DU

Planning appeal 3346679 at 29 Hubert Croft, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6DU (Birmingham City Council) was allowed on 10 October 2024 by Inspector Bennett T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions with particular regard to external amenity space.

Change of use from a Class C3 dwelling house to a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) falling within Class C4 of the Town and Planning Use Classes Order 1987 (as Amended)

Authority
Birmingham City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Change of use
Inspector
Bennett T
Postcode
B29 6DU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would provide acceptable living conditions with particular regard to external amenity space

What decided it

The availability of adequate communal outdoor amenity space adjacent to the property, combined with compliance with internal space standards and proximity to local services and sustainable transport, provided acceptable living conditions for future occupants despite the absence of private outdoor space.

What the Inspector cited

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Policy DM11Policy DM2Policy PG3

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