Planning appeal decision
33, Jiggins Lane, Birmingham , B32 3LE
Planning appeal 3371106 at 33, Jiggins Lane, Birmingham , B32 3LE (Birmingham City Council) was dismissed on 12 November 2025 by Inspector Couper C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the impact of the development on nearby residents' living conditions, with particular regard to noise and light pollution.
‘retrospective planning application - the removal of a bowling green and installation of hardstanding, a grassed (sic) and timber posts to create an extension of the beer garden’
- Authority
- Birmingham City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Couper C
- Postcode
- B32 3LE
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the impact of the development on nearby residents' living conditions, with particular regard to noise and light pollution
- the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The scheme has not demonstrated that it appropriately avoids or mitigates harmful adverse impacts on nearby residents' living conditions due to noise and light pollution, contrary to the development plan and Framework requirements.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM2Policy DM4Policy DM5Policy DM6Policy PG3Policy TP11Policy TP26
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 198
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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