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Dismissed2 October 20253366838

17 Willow Court, Crystal Drive, Sandwell, Smethwick , B66 1RD

Planning appeal 3366838 at 17 Willow Court, Crystal Drive, Sandwell, Smethwick , B66 1RD (Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 2 October 2025 by Inspector Guest H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the provision of employment land, including the business and employment function of the area, with specific regard to parking provision.

change of use from light industrial /storage unit (Class B2) to Private Club / Function Room (Class F2)

Authority
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
leisure-sport · Change of use
Inspector
Guest H
Postcode
B66 1RD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the proposal on the provision of employment land, including the business and employment function of the area, with specific regard to parking provision
  • the living conditions of nearby residents, with specific regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The proposal would fail to provide adequate parking to prevent significant detrimental impact on the business and employment function of the area, and would cause noise and disturbance to nearby residents during extended evening and early morning operating hours.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy EMP1Policy EMP2
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135

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