Ten supported apartments at Brewery House 1 Lady, Bank, Tamworth

“This report presents two applications, a full planning application for change of use from hotel (Class C1) to 10 self-contained contained apartments (Class C3) and a single storey side extension and the associated Listed Building consent for the internal and external works to facilitate the change of use application.”

“The side extension would infill the space between two projecting elements on the northern elevation. The extension would sit within the existing curtilage of the building and would not extend forward beyond the extent of the existing projections. The side extension would be 10m long and 2.2m deep. It would have four windows, one serving the bedroom of an apartment and three serving the staff…”

“This application relates to Brewery House, which is sited to the west of Ladybank. Brewery House is Grade II Listed. The site is within the designated Tamworth Town Centre and the Tamworth Town Conservation Area. The site is within Flood Zone 1. The site was previously an annex to the Castle Hotel, Use Class C1.”

“The site is opposite the Tamworth Castle and walls, which are a Scheduled Monument, and there are a number of listed buildings within close proximity to the site. The site is surrounded by a mix of residential and commercial properties. The northern boundary fronts onto Balfour.”

“Refence Description Decision Date 0174/2023 Erection of a side extension, new roof and external reconfiguration along with external changes to create parking, turning and landscaped garden area of a grade II Listed Building Approved 18/06/2024 0191/2023 Erection of a side extension, new roof and internal re- configuration to form 24 no.”

“The Environment Act requires developments to provide biodiversity net gain (BNG), unless exempt. This scheme is considered to be subject to Biodiversity Net Gain Regulations due to the area of the proposed car parking and associated hardstanding to the front of the building exceeding 25sqm. Consequently, a BNG assessment and metric were submitted during the determination period. The scheme would result in a net loss of linear habitat due to the removal of hedgerow.”

“The scheme, subject to conditions, is considered to be acceptable with regards to character, appearance and impact upon heritage assets, residential amenity, and highway safety. The proposal is considered to be compliant with the Local Plan and NPPF and therefore both applications are recommended for approval/consent subject to conditions.”

“Tamworth Borough Council Conservation Officer (29/09/25) No objections subject to a condition regarding construction materials for the extension and hard/soft landscaping and boundary treatments. The proposal would result in adaptations compatible with the special historic and architectural interest and thus significance of the grade II listed building Brewery…”

“Tamworth Borough Council Planning Policy & Delivery (15/10/2025) No strategic objections to the proposed use. The scheme would adhere to Policy HG4 (Affordable Housing), the scheme would not adhere to Policy HG5 (Housing Mix) and as such a justification is required.”

“Before the development hereby approved is commenced (excluding the internal works), a detailed soft landscaping scheme, including a planting schedule, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved soft landscaping shall thereafter be implemented within eight months of the development being brought into use.”

“Before the development hereby approved is first occupied, the parking and access shall be provided in accordance with approved plan and sustainably drained. The parking and access shall thereafter be retained as such for the life of the development.”

“Approved application 0198/2025 subject to conditions…”

“(Moved by Councillor M Summers and seconded by Councillor R Claymore)”