Planning appeal decision
96 - 97 Leopold Street, Birmingham, B12 0UD
Planning appeal 3308408 at 96 - 97 Leopold Street, Birmingham, B12 0UD (Birmingham City Council) was allowed in part (a split decision) on 9 June 2023 by Inspector Walker A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the non-designated heritage asset host building and the setting of the adjacent Grade II listed building, Samuel Heath and Sons Head Offices.
the unauthorised erection of 3 roller shutters to the ground floor front fascia of the premises and the unauthorised erection of brickwork walls at the front first floor windows of the premises 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 · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Walker A
- Postcode
- B12 0UD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the non-designated heritage asset host building and the setting of the adjacent Grade II listed building, Samuel Heath and Sons Head Offices
What decided it
The shutters and brickwork significantly harm the character and appearance of the heritage asset and the setting of the listed building, with no public benefits to outweigh the less than substantial harm identified.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PG3Policy TP12
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202Paragraph 203
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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