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

Planning appeal 6008724 at 538-540 Stratford Road, Sparkhill, Birmingham, B11 4AL (Birmingham City Council) was dismissed on 9 September 2026 by Inspector C Billings, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal building and surrounding area.

Alterations and extensions, including front and side canopies and single storey rear extension

Authority: Birmingham City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: retail
Inspector: C Billings
Postcode: 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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy PG3Policy TP12Policy DM2Policy DM6Policy DM14Policy DM15
National Planning Policy Framework: Policy HE7

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