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Dismissed27 April 20233310017

8 Alexandra Road, Halesowen, B63 4DJ

Planning appeal 3310017 at 8 Alexandra Road, Halesowen, B63 4DJ (Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 27 April 2023 by Inspector Hall R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect that the proposed variation to opening hours would have on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular regard to noise and disturbance.

Variation of condition 4 of planning approval 87/52180 to vary opening hours to 1000 to 0000 (midnight) Monday to Sunday

Authority
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Hall R
Postcode
B63 4DJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect that the proposed variation to opening hours would have on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The proposed variation would cause unacceptable disturbance to nearby residents, particularly those at 10a Alexandra Road, through noise and disturbance from customers and deliveries during late evening hours when residents are more sensitive to noise.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D5Policy D2Policy L1
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 185Paragraph 56Paragraph 81Paragraph 130

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