Planning appeal decision
26-26a Hamstead Road, Hockley, Birmingham, B19 1DB
Planning appeal 3321268 at 26-26a Hamstead Road, Hockley, Birmingham, B19 1DB (Birmingham City Council) was dismissed on 30 October 2023 by Inspector Robinson N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area including the Lozells and Soho Hill Conservation Area and the setting of nearby grade II listed buildings 28a and 30-46 Hamstead Road.
described on the application form as “retention of car repairs at the rear of the site
- Authority
- Birmingham City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- employment-industrial · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Robinson N
- Postcode
- B19 1DB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area including the Lozells and Soho Hill Conservation Area and the setting of nearby grade II listed buildings 28a and 30-46 Hamstead Road
- The living conditions of the occupants of neighbouring properties to the south and west of the appeal site with particular regard to noise
- Highway and pedestrian safety
What decided it
The cumulative harm to the Conservation Area's character and appearance, combined with unacceptable impacts on neighbouring living conditions through noise and highway safety concerns, outweighs the economic benefits of the business operation.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- PG3TP12DP2DM2DM6TP44DM15
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 202Paragraph 130
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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