323A Ladypool Road, BIRMINGHAM, B12 8LB

for the 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 (resubmission of application 2024/00450/PA)

Authority: Birmingham City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Other minor developments
Inspector: Regan L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the proposed development, including on the setting of a non-designated heritage asset
highway safety associated with on-street car parking
the living conditions of No. 86 and 87-90 Brighton Road with respect to natural light and outlook

What decided it

The cumulative effect of significant adverse harm to character and appearance including heritage setting, highway safety impacts from parking constraints, and overbearing impact on neighbouring living conditions meant the proposals conflicted with the development plan with no material considerations to justify approval.

Plan policies cited: Policy PG3, Policy TP12, Policy DM14, Policy DM15, Policy DM2

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What an account adds

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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