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Conversion of the church to a day centre (Use Class E(f)) for support for adults with learning difficulties and conversion of the adjoining dwelling for respite care/sheltered accommodation.

BAPTIST CHURCH, CHURCH ROAD, CRADLEY, HALESOWEN, B63 2UL

Application under appealReference: P26/0063Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

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Application location

BAPTIST CHURCH, CHURCH ROAD, CRADLEY, HALESOWEN, B63 2UL

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Application summary

Status
Application under appeal
Application type
Full Planning Permission
Received
19 Jan 2026
Validated
Not published
Determination deadline
17 Mar 2026
Local authority
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Application overview

Conversion of the church to a day centre (Use Class E(f)) for support for adults with learning difficulties and conversion of the adjoining dwelling for respite care/sheltered accommodation.

Proposal details

Reference
P26/0063
Alternative references
PP-14625185
Development type
Change of Use & Minor Operations
Ward
Cradley North & Wollescote
Agent
Jowitt
UPRN
90144692

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1304-WHB-MC-20-0001_P00 (Church - Floor Plans as Existing)DCFLOPLN19 Jan 2026View
1304-WHB-MC-20-0002_P00 (Church - Floor Plans as Proposed)DCFLOPLN19 Jan 2026View
1304-WHB-MR-20-0001_P00 (Rectory - Floor Plans as Existing)DCFLOPLN19 Jan 2026View
1304-WHB-MR-20-0002_P00 (Rectory - Floor Plans as Proposed)DCFLOPLN19 Jan 2026View
1304-WHB-SA-20-0002_P00 (Site Plan as Proposed)DCBLKPLN19 Jan 2026View
Noise impact assessmentDCREPSRV19 Jan 2026View
Travel planDCREPSRV19 Jan 2026View
Transport assessmentDCREPSRV19 Jan 2026View
Planning statementDCREPSRV19 Jan 2026View
ESH CommentsDCCONRES20 Feb 2026View
Objection - 5 Church RoadDCOBJECT23 Feb 2026View
Objection - 3 Church RoadDCOBJECT23 Feb 2026View
Objection - Cradley CE Primary SchoolDCOBJECT23 Feb 2026View
Objection - 41 Furlong LaneDCOBJECT24 Feb 2026View
Objection - 162 Apperley WayDCOBJECT26 Feb 2026View
Objection - 1 Middletree CrescentDCOBJECT26 Feb 2026View
Objection - Highfield CrescentDCOBJECT26 Feb 2026View
Objection - 120A New StreetDCOBJECT26 Feb 2026View
Objection - 15 Apperley WayDCOBJECT26 Feb 2026View
Objection - 17 Netherend LaneDCOBJECT26 Feb 2026View
Objection - 49 Furlong LaneDCOBJECT26 Feb 2026View
Objection - 10 Church RoadDCOBJECT27 Feb 2026View
Objection - 12 Bridgnorth RoadDCOBJECT27 Feb 2026View
Objection - 28 Church RoadDCOBJECT27 Feb 2026View
Objection - 28 Colman HIllDCOBJECT27 Feb 2026View
Objection - 16 Pershore RoadDCOBJECT27 Feb 2026View
Objection - 106 Longmoor RoadDCOBJECT2 Mar 2026View
Objection - 112 Harvest RoadDCOBJECT2 Mar 2026View
Objection - 12 Hammersley CloseDCOBJECT2 Mar 2026View
Objection 14 Hillcrest AvenueDCOBJECT2 Mar 2026View
Objection - 16 Slims GateDCOBJECT2 Mar 2026View
Objection - 21 Chapel House LaneDCOBJECT2 Mar 2026View
Objection - 25 Blue Ball LaneDCOBJECT2 Mar 2026View
Objection - 30 Church RoadDCOBJECT2 Mar 2026View
Objection - 30a Long InnageDCOBJECT2 Mar 2026View
Objection - 81 Hagley RoadDCOBJECT2 Mar 2026View
Objection - Apperley WayDCOBJECT2 Mar 2026View
Objection - St Peters ChurchDCOBJECT2 Mar 2026View
Objection - St Peters ChurchDCOBJECT2 Mar 2026View
Objection - St Peters ChurchDCOBJECT2 Mar 2026View
Objection - St Peters WardenDCOBJECT2 Mar 2026View
Comments - 28 Beauty BankDCCOMMNT3 Mar 2026View
Objector - 23 Walmley CloseDCOBJECT3 Mar 2026View
Objector - 22 Church RoadDCOBJECT3 Mar 2026View
Comments - 1 Church RoadDCCOMMNT3 Mar 2026View
Objector - 11 St. Margaret's DriveDCOBJECT3 Mar 2026View
Objector - 11 St. Margaret's DriveDCOBJECT3 Mar 2026View
Comments - St. Peter's ChurchDCCOMMNT3 Mar 2026View
Objection - 18 Church RoadDCOBJECT4 Mar 2026View
Highway CommentsDCCONRES12 Mar 2026View
Supporter - 11 Woolpack CloseDCSUPPRT17 Mar 2026View
Supporter- 65 Blakedown Road, B63 4NGDCSUPPRT18 Mar 2026View
Decision NoticeDCDECIS27 Mar 2026View
Officer ReportDCGENDOC27 Mar 2026View
Objector - Cllr Khan, Cllr Stafford & Cllr PriestDCOBJECT30 Mar 2026View
Appeal FormDMAPLGEN24 Sept 2026View
Appeal StatementDMAPLSTA24 Sept 2026View
PINS - Start appeal emailDMAPLSRT1 Oct 2026View

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Decision & conditions

Refused

Appeal status: Appeal lodged

Decision Notice
Planning conditions
  1. The applicant has failed to demonstrate an identified need for the proposed day care facility and supported living accommodation, nor has it been shown that the development would be appropriately integrated with existing community services, accessible by sustainable transport modes, or located where an established gap in provision exists. As such, the proposal does not meet the requirements of Policies HOU5 of the Black Country Core Strategy and L2 of the Dudley Borough Development Strategy, and therefore fails to comply with the principles of sustainable development as outlined within the National Planning Policy Framework.
  2. The proposed development, by reason of its intensity of use and the associated increase in vehicle movements, activity levels and operational noise, particularly during noise sensitive hours, would result in an unacceptable level of noise and disturbance to neighbouring occupiers. The submitted Noise Impact Assessment fails to adequately assess or mitigate night time impacts. The proposal therefore conflicts with Policies L2 and D2 of the Dudley Borough Development Strategy, which seek to protect the amenity of existing residential properties.
  3. The proposal fails to provide adequate parking provision, safe and inclusive pedestrian access, or suitable on site manoeuvring arrangements. The development would lead to unsafe reversing movements onto Church Road and would exacerbate existing congestion and conflict between vehicles and pedestrians in an already constrained environment. The proposal therefore results in an unacceptable impact on highway safety, contrary to the National Planning Policy Framework and Policies TRAN2 of the Black Country Core Strategy and S17 of the Dudley Borough Development Strategy, as well as the guidance contained within the Council's Parking Standards SPD. The Local Planning Authority is aware of the requirement of paragraph 39 in the National Planning Policy Framework to work with the applicant in a positive and proactive manner, seeking solutions to problems arising in relation to dealing with the application. In this case, after careful balanced consideration the LPA/Officers considers that there are insurmountable technical issues relating to its use, amenities and highway safety that have not been satisfactorily resolved to demonstrate that the scheme would result in the creation of a sustainable form of development and thereby failing to improve the economic, social and environmental conditions of the area.
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