Retail, flats and HMOs at Former Nags Head PH, Tipton

What was proposed

The application proposed two retail units, five HMO rooms, two flats, rear and front extensions, and external alterations.

“DC/25/70450 Application Description Proposed change of use to 2 no. ground floor retail units and 2 no. HMO's at ground floor, 2 no. apartments and 3 no. HMO's at first floor, with single storey rear extensions, extension to the front, and external alterations. Application Address Former Nags Head PH, 34 Market Place, Tipton, DY4 7EJ Application Received 24 March 2025. Report Author…”

“It is now proposed change of use to 2 no. ground floor retail units and 2 no. Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO's) at ground floor, 2 no. apartments and 3 no. House in Multiple Occupation (HMO’s) at first floor, with single storey rear extensions, extension to the front, and external alterations.”

Officer report

The site and surroundings

The vacant former public house is in a mainly commercial town-centre area and is a locally listed building.

“The Application Site 5.1 The application property is a vacant public house known as ‘The Nag’s Head’ that’s located within Great Bridge town centre on the south side of Market Place within a predominantly commercialised area. The site surrounding is…”

Officer report

Consultation responses

Highways and conservation officers raised no objections, while public health consultees sought noise, dust and possible odour controls.

“Public Health (Noise) No objections subject to the imposition of conditions relating to the submission of a noise risk assessment relating to the commercial nature of the surroundings and also a restriction on hours of construction related activities. If required, details of odour abatement equipment for the ground floor uses shall be submitted to this department for approval.”

“Public Health (Air Quality) No objections subject to the imposition of a condition relating to the submission of a construction management plan including the control of dust.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The applicant was absent, objectors attended, and the ward councillor spoke for objectors about regeneration and antisocial behaviour.

Members’ discussion

Members were told that important building features would remain and that local parking could accommodate the development.

“The Development Planning Manager highlighted to members that an additional condition had been recommended to restrict the retail use of the retail unit to Class E(a). Additionally, it was noted that the Council’s conservation officer had been consulted on the application who had ensured that features of the site that were deemed of local importance remained.”

“In response, the Development Planning Manager confirmed that the bay windows that featured on the main building would be retained and that the Council’s Conservation Officer had worked carefully with the applicant to ensure that any concerns were addressed. Additionally, officers from Highways confirmed that there was sufficient parking in the local area to accommodate the site.”

Minutes

The committee’s decision

The committee approved the revised description subject to recommended conditions, internal shutters and a Class E(a) retail restriction.

“Members were minded to approve the application, subject to the conditions recommended by the Executive Director-Place and additional condition restricting use of the retail unit to Class E(a) and the introduction of internal shutters only.”

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