32 Bell End, Rowley Regis, West Midlands, B65 9LR

nursery for 10 no. children and flat on first floor

Authority: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: community-institutional
Postcode: B65 9LR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the street scene
the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers
the effect of the proposed development on highway safety

What decided it

The cumulative effect of material harm to character and appearance, unacceptable noise and disturbance to neighbouring living conditions, and unresolved highway safety and parking concerns, with no material considerations indicating the decision should depart from the development plan.

The modest benefits of providing local childcare and more efficient land use were outweighed by the detrimental impacts relating to character and appearance, noise and disturbance, and highway safety.

Plan policies cited: Policy ENV3 of the Black Country Core Strategy 2011, Policy SAD EOS9 of the Site Allocations and Delivery Development Plan Document 2012, Revised Residential Design Guide Supplementary Planning Document 2014

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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