Business units and training at Claybrook Business Park, Redditch

What was proposed

The application sought revised drawings and limited additional uses for Units 1 and 2 at the completed business-unit development.

“14) This application permits uses on site falling within the Class E(g) (iii) category of uses as set out under the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended) only. No other category of Class E use is permitted without applying separately for planning permission to do so.”

“14) This application permits uses on site falling within the Class E(g) (iii) category of uses as set out under the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended) only. Units 1 & 2 can be used for additional uses E(g)(ii) research and development with F1(a) education use in part solely for the purposes of Birmingham Electrical Training Ltd whilst this business operates on the site.”

Officer report

Earlier permission and site history

Claybrook House was demolished in 2023, and permission for 13 business units was granted in October 2024 and later implemented.

“Planning permission was granted under application 24/00639/FUL on 11.10.2024 for 13 business units partly on footprint of the former building which have since been erected. None are occupied at the time of writing.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval, finding the proposal acceptable in planning terms and consistent with employment, design and other planning considerations.

“Conclusion The proposals are considered to be acceptable in planning terms and no technical concerns have been raised or identified in this case. In light of this, your officers can support this application to vary the two conditions in question.”

“RECOMMENDATION: That having regard to the development plan and to all other material considerations, planning permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:”

Officer report

Who spoke

The agent spoke on behalf of the applicant in favour of the application.

What members discussed

Members considered the changes consistent with the current use class and welcomed employment opportunities and the proposed tenant.

“Members commented that the proposed changes were in line with the current Class Use but appreciated that they were not covered under the original application. Additionally, Members stated that it…”

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The committee decision

Members saw no reason to refuse and resolved to grant planning permission subject to the stated conditions.

“Members saw no reason to refuse the application and therefore, on being put to the vote it was:”

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