Planning application
McDonald's Belchers Lane Birmingham B9 5RT
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
Application for lawful development certificate for proposed installation of five electric vehicle (EV) charging upstands
As published by the council, reference 2026/01748/PA
Application record
- Reference
- 2026/01748/PA
- Type
- Proposed Lawful Use/Development
- Status
- Refused As published: Decided: SECTION 191 / 192 REQUIRED (CERTIFICATE REFUSED)
- Decision
- Refused As published: SECTION 191 / 192 REQUIRED (CERTIFICATE REFUSED)
- Received
- 1 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 23 Apr 2026
- Decided
- 4 Jun 2026
- Ward
- Heartlands
- Postcode
- B9 5RT
Site history
Applications at this address on the Birmingham register
This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 0 approved, 2 refused.
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2025/05189/PA Refused
McDonald's Belchers Lane Birmingham B9 5RT
Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for the proposed installation of 5no. electric vehicle (EV) charging upstands
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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1 Apr 2026
Received by Birmingham
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23 Apr 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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4 Jun 2026
Decision issued: SECTION 191 / 192 REQUIRED (CERTIFICATE REFUSED)
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20 Jul 2026
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InstaVolt Ltd Applicant, registered in Basingstoke
Active · incorporated 2016 · Basingstoke
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