Land to the rear of 229-285 Shenstone Road, Soho, Birmingham, B16 0PG

the erection of 2 no. residential apartment buildings each comprising 9 no. 1-bed apartments (18 in total) to provide assisted living accommodation (sui generis) without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 2019/04425/PA, dated 30 January 2020

Authority: Birmingham City Council
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Major dwellings
Inspector: Marriott H

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of varying Condition 2 on the character and appearance of the area
the effect of varying Condition 2 on access to the development including for refuse collection and deliveries

What decided it

The proposed gates would not result in harm to character and appearance or access, being justified by the site-specific circumstances of supported accommodation and compatible with the street scene through their design and positioning.

Framework references: 116

Plan policies cited: Policy PG3, Policy TP44, Policy DM14, Policy DM15

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