Planning application
Playing Fields 47a Romilly Avenue Handsworth Birmingham B20 2AT
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Change of use of land and buildings from playing fields to use for biodiversity purposes
As published by the council, reference 2023/07094/PA
Application record
- Reference
- 2023/07094/PA
- Type
- Full Planning
- Status
- Rejected
- Decision
- Refused As published: Refuse
- Received
- 20 Oct 2023
- Validated
- 6 Nov 2023
- Decided
- 18 Jan 2024
- Ward
- Handsworth Wood
- Postcode
- B20 2AT
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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20 Oct 2023
Received by Birmingham
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6 Nov 2023
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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18 Jan 2024
Decision issued: Refuse
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3 Sep 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
8 documents on file for this application
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