Planning appeal decision
107 Alcester Road, Birmingham, B13 8DD
Planning appeal 3288298 at 107 Alcester Road, Birmingham, B13 8DD (Birmingham City Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 4 January 2023 by Inspector Savage M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the appeal scheme on the character or appearance of the Moseley Conservation Area.
without planning permission, the unauthorised installation of a shop front and signage in the approximate position marked in green on the attached plan
- Authority
- Birmingham City Council
- Appeal type
- enforcement · Enforcement Notice
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Savage M
- Postcode
- B13 8DD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the appeal scheme on the character or appearance of the Moseley Conservation Area
What decided it
The removal of architectural detailing (stallrisers, mullions and transoms) from the shop front fails to preserve the character and appearance of the Moseley Conservation Area contrary to Policy TP12 and the statutory duty under section 72, with no public benefits to outweigh the identified harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy TP12
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 189Paragraph 199Paragraph 202
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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