Reactivating a vacant supermarket unit at Homebase store, Birmingham

“2024/06059/PA The Area Planning Manager (North) confirmed the following updates: • Members should note a further letter of objection was received on the 17 th of October 2025, this detailed the following areas of concern: -The case officer report fails to address highway safety considerations on the adjacent highway network, -Fails to have regard to key relevant policy in the development plan, -Fails to assess the noise impact considerations arising from fixed and other plant…”

“OFFICIAL -The objectors selectively reference planning policies to support their concerns and overlook policies the proposals meet. -The application reactivates a vacant retail unit in New Oscott District Centre. -Policy TP22 supports appropriately scaled convenience retail within centres. Enhancements to public realm and connectivity further support compliance with TP22 – which fall under a new separate application.”

“-The applicants also submitted a rebuttal to the claims by the objector with reference to their highway related objections – however these are adequately addressed within the original case officer report. • In addition to this, one further letter of objection was received on 21 st…”

“October 2025 – the issues raised here have already been referenced within the case officer report. • In addition, a leaflet was sent to Members of committee by the application, on the 21 st of October 2025, setting out the benefits of the scheme, which include but is not limited to: -An overview of the application. -What is being proposed; -Public consultation and Engagement; -Local Economic Benefits; and -Sustainability Commitments.”

“OFFICIAL That planning permission be approved subject to the conditions set out in the report. OTHER URGENT BUSINESS Councillor Davis proposed the following motion ‘The Planning Committee calls on BCC Cabinet and Managing Director to reiterate support for existing officers efforts to protect our city’s British heritage, ensure that extra resources are provided and a long term plan is in place to facilitate additional recruitment for conservation enforcement and heritage…”