Planning appeal decision
Kfc, 2104 Coventry Road, Sheldon, Birmingham, B26 3JA
Planning appeal 3298200 at Kfc, 2104 Coventry Road, Sheldon, Birmingham, B26 3JA (Birmingham City Council) was allowed on 5 December 2022 by Inspector Robinson N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area.
to install two rapid electric vehicle charging stations within the car park of Splendid Hospitalities - KFC Sheldon. Three existing parking spaces will become 2 EV charging bays, along with associated equipment
- Authority
- Birmingham City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- utilities-energy · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Robinson N
- Postcode
- B26 3JA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed EV charging structures would be of modest size, not unduly prominent, and would have a similar visual impact to existing street furniture in the commercial streetscape, thus not harming character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PG3 of the Birmingham Development Plan (2017)Policies DM2 and DM10 of the Development Management in Birmingham Development Plan Document (2021)
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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