323a Ladypool Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B12 8LB

Planning appeal 3346718 at 323a Ladypool Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, B12 8LB (Birmingham City Council) was dismissed on 25 November 2024 by Inspector Rafferty C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area including with regard to a non-designated heritage asset.

Retention of 2no. shipping containers for use as cafe with preparation area for food and 1no. open terrace and 1no. covered terrace at first floor

Authority: Birmingham City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: retail · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Rafferty C
Postcode: B12 8LB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area including with regard to a non-designated heritage asset
highway safety and parking provision
the living conditions of residents of No. 86 and 87-90 Brighton Road with regard to light and outlook

What decided it

The proposal would result in significant adverse harm to character and appearance including harm to the non-designated heritage asset, would create unacceptable highway safety concerns due to parking provision, and would cause significant adverse harm to the living conditions of neighbouring residents through overbearing built form, and these harms were not outweighed by the economic and social benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy PG3Policy TP12Policy TP39Policy TP44Policy TP28Policy DM14Policy DM15Policy DM2

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