00:00An appeal to turn an Oldbury home into an eight-person house in multiple occupation
00:05has been dismissed by a government planning inspector.
00:09Sandwell Council rejected the Wolverhampton Road proposal in March
00:13after concerns about noise, disturbance and increased activity.
00:1738 objections were submitted before the decision.
00:21The inspector agreed the development would increase comings and goings
00:25and said alterations would harm the appearance of the semi-detached property
00:29and surrounding area.
00:31Public health officers had also warned of possible disturbance
00:35for neighbours from late-night and early-morning activity.
00:39The inspector has upheld the council's refusal and dismissed an appeal.
