Planning appeal decision
46-48 Wheel Lane, Lichfield, WS13 7EA
Planning appeal 3366555 at 46-48 Wheel Lane, Lichfield, WS13 7EA (Lichfield District Council) was dismissed on 1 August 2025 by Inspector Barnes D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effects of the proposed development on the fear of crime.
the installation of an automatic teller machine and associated signage
- Authority
- Lichfield District Council
- Appeal type
- commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- other · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Barnes D
- Postcode
- WS13 7EA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effects of the proposed development on the fear of crime
What decided it
The physical constraints of insufficient platform space and proximity of the ATM to the shop entrance would result in an unacceptable level of fear of crime despite proposed security measures.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CP10Policy BE1
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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