Planning appeal decision
19A Princip Street, Birmingham, B4 6LE
Planning appeal 3358767 at 19A Princip Street, Birmingham, B4 6LE (Birmingham City Council) was dismissed on 11 June 2025 by Inspector Gravett R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the appeal property is a suitable location for the proposed development having regard to accessibility, safety, outdoor amenity space and the living conditions of nearby occupiers.
change of use to a school (Use Class F1)
- Authority
- Birmingham City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- community-institutional · Change of use
- Inspector
- Gravett R
- Postcode
- B4 6LE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the appeal property is a suitable location for the proposed development having regard to accessibility, safety, outdoor amenity space and the living conditions of nearby occupiers
What decided it
The appeal property does not provide safe access for young children, adequate drop-off and pick-up provision, or secure outdoor amenity space as required by Policy TP36, and the appellant has not demonstrated a specific need for a school at this location.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy TP36
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 100Paragraph 128
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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