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Allowed21 October 20266012934

157, Somerford Road, Birmingham, B29 5LB

Planning appeal 6012934 at 157, Somerford Road, Birmingham, B29 5LB (Birmingham City Council) was allowed on 21 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the works proposed upon the character and viability of the Weoley Castle Neighbourhood Centre.

the installation of a commercial kitchen extraction and ventilation system to facilitate restaurant use

Authority
Birmingham City Council
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
retail
Postcode
B29 5LB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the works proposed upon the character and viability of the Weoley Castle Neighbourhood Centre

What decided it

The proposed works would facilitate a restaurant use within Use Class E which, with suitable conditions, would enhance the vitality of the neighbourhood centre and accord with the development plan taken as a whole.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Shopping and Local Centres SPD Policy 4Shopping and Local Centres SPD Policy 5

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