72 High St, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7JZ

Planning appeal 6004521 at 72 High St, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B14 7JZ (Birmingham City Council) was dismissed on 27 April 2026 by Inspector Harris-Watkins D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants, with particular reference to shared internal living space and the pedestrian access to the building.

change of use of first and second floors from vacant storage (ancillary to retail) to a 5-bedroom house in multiple occupation (Use Class C4)

Authority: Birmingham City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: residential · Change of use
Inspector: Harris-Watkins D
Postcode: B14 7JZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed development would provide acceptable living conditions for future occupants, with particular reference to shared internal living space and the pedestrian access to the building

What decided it

The lack of shared internal living space (lounge and dining room) within the proposed HMO would result in unacceptable living conditions for future occupants, conflicting with Policy DM11 of the development plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM11Design Principle 15 of the Birmingham Design Guide: Principles Documents 2022

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