2278 Coventry Road, Sheldon, West Midlands, B26 3JR

Planning appeal 3375720 at 2278 Coventry Road, Sheldon, West Midlands, B26 3JR (Birmingham City Council) was dismissed on 10 February 2026 by Inspector Robinson N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would provide an acceptable living environment for future occupiers with particular regard to noise and disturbance, outlook, privacy and safety.

change of use of the rear parts of the first floor accommodation of the premises into a first floor self-contained flat, comprising of a lounge/ kitchen diner, bathroom and bedroom. the works include the introduction of new windows

Authority: Birmingham City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Robinson N
Postcode: B26 3JR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would provide an acceptable living environment for future occupiers with particular regard to noise and disturbance, outlook, privacy and safety

What decided it

The proposal would fail to provide an acceptable living environment for future occupiers due to unmitigated noise and disturbance from surrounding commercial uses and excessive overlooking of the private amenity space, contrary to local design policy and the Birmingham Design Guide SPD.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy PG3 of the Birmingham Development Plan (2017)Policy DM2 of the Development Management in Birmingham Development Plan Document (2021)Policy DM12 of the Development Management in Birmingham Development Plan Document (2021)

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