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Dismissed30 September 20213273749

Post Office, 1 Bear Hill, Alvechurch, Birmingham, B48 7JX

Planning appeal 3273749 at Post Office, 1 Bear Hill, Alvechurch, Birmingham, B48 7JX (Bromsgrove District Council) was dismissed on 30 September 2021 by Inspector Sibley G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers with regards to noise disturbance.

existing unit has been sub divided, one unit to have change of use to a drinking establishment

Authority
Bromsgrove District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Sibley G
Postcode
B48 7JX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed development upon the living conditions of the neighbouring occupiers with regards to noise disturbance

What decided it

The noise and disturbance generated by use of the outdoor smoking and drinking area would result in unacceptable harm to the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers, particularly those in apartments with limited private outdoor space.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy BDP 19Policy BDP1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 56

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