538-540 Stratford Road, Sparkhill, Birmingham, B11 4AL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

• the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal building and surrounding area
• highway safety, in particular regard to parking provision
• the effect of the proposed rear extension on the living conditions of existing nearby residents, in particular, the occupiers of the first floor flats in regard to private outdoor amenity space and, the occupiers of properties in Castleford Road in regard to noise and disturbance

What decided it

The moderate to higher scale harm to the significance of the non-designated heritage asset was not outweighed by the limited public benefits of the scheme.

The moderate to higher scale harm to the significance of the non-designated heritage asset was not outweighed by the limited social and economic benefits of bringing the building back into use and supporting retail activity.