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Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use from Commercial, Business & Service (Use Class E) to 3 no. self contained flats (Use Class C3)

225 Merritts Brook Lane, Birmingham, B31 1UJ

Decided: PRIOR APPROVAL REQUIRED AND TO APPROVE WITH CONDITIONSReference: 2026/03777/PABirmingham City Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided: PRIOR APPROVAL REQUIRED AND TO APPROVE WITH CONDITIONS
Application type
Not published
Received
3 Jul 2026
Validated
3 Jul 2026
Determination deadline
28 Aug 2026
Local authority
Birmingham City Council

Application overview

Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed change of use from Commercial, Business & Service (Use Class E) to 3 no. self contained flats (Use Class C3)

Proposal details

Reference
2026/03777/PA
Ward
Allens Cross
Agent
Amit Kenth / Scale Architecure UK Ltd

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Application location

225 Merritts Brook Lane, Birmingham, B31 1UJ

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Documents 9 of 9

DocumentPublishedAction
PRIOR_APPROVAL_SITE_NOTICECouncil documentNot publishedView
site and location planCouncil documentNot publishedView
existing and proposed plans and elevationsCouncil documentNot publishedView
planning application form redactedCouncil documentNot publishedView
noise impact assessmentCouncil documentNot publishedView
Within Daylight and Sunlight Assessment, 225 Merritts Brook Lane, B31 1UJCouncil documentNot publishedView
Design and access statement.Council documentNot publishedView
DECISION_DOCUMENT_NON_HH_PT2Council documentNot publishedView
Officer ReportCouncil documentNot publishedView

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Decision & conditions

Decided: PRIOR APPROVAL REQUIRED AND TO APPROVE WITH CONDITIONS
PRIOR_APPROVAL_SITE_NOTICE DECISION_DOCUMENT_NON_HH_PT2
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