Planning appeal decision
257 Hagley Road, Birmingham, B16 9NA
Planning appeal 3360092 at 257 Hagley Road, Birmingham, B16 9NA (Birmingham City Council) was dismissed on 24 June 2025 by Inspector Cleary D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the St Augustine's Edgbaston Conservation Area.
the In stallation of a modular self-service launderette facility and associated works (retrospective)
- Authority
- Birmingham City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- retail · Change of use
- Inspector
- Cleary D
- Postcode
- B16 9NA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- whether the development preserves or enhances the character or appearance of the St Augustine's Edgbaston Conservation Area
- the noise effects of the development on nearby receptors
What decided it
The less than substantial harm to the conservation area's significance, to which considerable importance and great weight must be attached, outweighs the moderate public benefits of providing a community laundry facility.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PG3Policy TP12Policy DM2
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 215
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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