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Dismissed26 May 20233311337

95 High Street, Biddulph, Staffordshire, ST8 6AB

Planning appeal 3311337 at 95 High Street, Biddulph, Staffordshire, ST8 6AB (Staffordshire Moorlands District Council) was dismissed on 26 May 2023 by Inspector Ford K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the vitality and viability of the primary shopping area.

change of use of retail premises to kebab/ pizza takeaway

Authority
Staffordshire Moorlands District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Change of use
Inspector
Ford K
Postcode
ST8 6AB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect on the vitality and viability of the primary shopping area
  • The effect on the living conditions of neighbouring residents with regards odour and noise

What decided it

The proposal would create an unacceptable concentration of non-retail uses (four adjacent non-retail units) and weaken the retail function and vitality of Biddulph town centre, conflicting with Policies SS6, TCR1 and TCR2 of the Local Plan.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy TCR2Policy SS6Policy TCR1Policy SD4Policy DC1

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