73, Maas Road, Birmingham, B31 2PP

Planning appeal 6003679 at 73, Maas Road, Birmingham, B31 2PP (Birmingham City Council) was dismissed on 14 April 2026 by Inspector Marley D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to internal space.

change of use from single dwelling house (Use Class C3) to 2no. self contained flats (Use Class C3) with associated external alterations to front and rear

Authority: Birmingham City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Marley D
Postcode: B31 2PP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would provide satisfactory living conditions for future occupiers, with particular regard to internal space
the effect of the proposal on the existing housing stock, with particular regard to whether the proposal would be acceptable with regards the loss of a family dwelling

What decided it

The proposed dwellings would fall significantly short of the minimum gross internal floor area required by the nationally described space standard and Policy DM10, resulting in unacceptably cramped internal layouts that would not meet the needs of future occupiers.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy PG3 of the Birmingham Development Plan 2017Policy TP30 of the Birmingham Development Plan 2017Policy TP35 of the Birmingham Development Plan 2017Policy DM10 of the Development Management in Birmingham Development Plan Document 2021Policy DM12 of the Development Management in Birmingham Development Plan Document 2021

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