Planning appeal decision
63-65 Mason Road, Birmingham, B24 9EH
Planning appeal 3341094 at 63-65 Mason Road, Birmingham, B24 9EH (Birmingham City Council) was allowed on 1 August 2024 by Inspector Deane G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the site is an appropriate location for the proposal taking into account its effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby residential properties; vehicle parking; and the compatibility with other commercial units within the same parade.
the change of use of ground floor unit from retail to fried chicken hot food takeaway, installation of a flue to the rear elevation and alteration to shopfront with a new entrance door
- Authority
- Birmingham City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Change of use
- Inspector
- Deane G
- Postcode
- B24 9EH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the site is an appropriate location for the proposal taking into account its effect on the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby residential properties; vehicle parking; and the compatibility with other commercial units within the same parade
What decided it
The proposal would be compatible with the local context and would not materially harm living conditions, parking or the character of the commercial parade, thereby complying with development plan policies that support appropriate development and economic growth.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PG3Policy TP21Policy TP24Policy DM2Policy DM15
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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