26-26a Hamstead Road, Hockley, BIRMINGHAM, B19 1DB

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

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.

Framework references: 202, 130

Plan policies cited: PG3, TP12, DP2, DM2, DM6, TP44, DM15

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