195 Charles Road, Small Heath, BIRMINGHAM, B10 9EQ

the change of use from domestic dwelling C3 to class E(f) to be used as a nursery

Authority: Birmingham City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: community-institutional · Change of use
Inspector: Redford R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the city's housing stock
whether the proposal would provide adequate outdoor space
the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of neighbouring occupants with regard to noise and disturbance
the effect of the proposal on highway safety
whether the appeal site is suitable for the proposed development with regard to relevant strategic policies

What decided it

The proposal failed to justify the loss of an existing dwelling without identified social need and could not adequately demonstrate mitigation of noise impacts on neighbouring residents or provision of sufficient outdoor play space.

Plan policies cited: Policy TP35, Policy PG3, Policy DM9, Policy DM2, Policy DM14

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