1484 Pershore Road, Birmingham, B30 2NT

the change of use of the ground floor premises from its current use as a dog grooming parlour (Sui Generis) to a café with hot food and drink takeaway (Class E). The proposed development includes a suitable layout for a small café and takeaway operation, including preparation areas, serving counters, storage and customer waiting space. The intended use will operate primarily as a café offering healthy drinks, coffees and light hot food, alongside a small takeaway service

Authority: Birmingham City Council
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: retail
Postcode: B30 2NT

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal would adversely affect the living conditions of occupiers of nearby residential properties
The effect of the proposal on the vitality and viability of the Stirchley District Centre and shopping frontage of which it forms part

What decided it

Insufficient information to demonstrate that the proposal would not cause significant harm to the living conditions of nearby residential occupiers through odours, noise and other pollutants from food preparation activities.

Plan policies cited: Policy PG3, Policy TP37, Policy DM2, Policy DM6, Policy TP21, Policy TP24

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