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Allowed8 October 20253367570

Northfield Shopping Centre, Bristol Road South, Northfield, B31 2JU

Planning appeal 3367570 at Northfield Shopping Centre, Bristol Road South, Northfield, B31 2JU (Birmingham City Council) was allowed on 8 October 2025 by Inspector Sedgwick P, by written representations.

Proposed demolition of part of the existing shopping centre and the erection of a discount foodstore (Use Class E) with access, parking, landscaping and other associated works

Authority
Birmingham City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
retail · Other minor developments
Inspector
Sedgwick P
Postcode
B31 2JU

What decided it

The council's behaviour did not constitute unreasonable conduct as defined in the Planning Practice Guidance, as the refusal reasons were precise, specific and based on substantiated professional advice from qualified officers.

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