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Allowed19 February 20266001991

10 Grove Way, Streetly, Walsall, B74 2JD

Planning appeal 6001991 at 10 Grove Way, Streetly, Walsall, B74 2JD (Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 19 February 2026 by Inspector Vyse J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and amenity of the area.

Change of use of an existing dwelling (Class C3) to a residential institution (Class C2) for up to two children between the ages of 8-17 years old and three staff

Authority
Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
community-institutional · Change of use
Inspector
Vyse J
Postcode
B74 2JD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development on the character and amenity of the area
  • Its effect on highway safety
  • Its effect on living conditions for local residents, with particular regard to noise and disturbance and fear of crime

What decided it

The proposal would function as a residential use comparable to a private family dwelling in terms of occupancy, traffic movements, and activity levels, resulting in no material harm to character, appearance, highway safety or living conditions.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
GP2ENV32T13T7
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135Paragraph 117

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