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Linacre House Heathmere Drive Fordbridge Solihull B37 5EW

Granted Solihull PL/2022/01426/PPFL Minor Full Other

Works: New dwelling

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Retrofit a sprinkler system which supports compliance with the statutory duties under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order. The works include fitting fire detection sprinklers to each flat within the block. The system will be supported by risers position in the common area. The fire suppression system will be fed from water tanks positioned external to the tower block. The existing fire detection systems will be upgraded to meet the minimum standard as defined under BS5839-6 to flats and Grade A to common parts taking into account guidance from 'NFCC (National Fire Chiefs Council) Fire Safety in Specialised Housing Guide'.

As published by the council, reference PL/2022/01426/PPFL

Application record

Reference
PL/2022/01426/PPFL
Type
Minor Full Other
Status
Decided
Decision
Approved
Received
1 Jul 2022
Validated
13 Feb 2023
Decided
17 Mar 2023
Ward
Kingshurst And Fordbridge
Parish
Fordbridge Town Council
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
B37 5EW

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 1 Jul 2022

    Received by Solihull

  2. 13 Feb 2023

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 17 Mar 2023

    Decision issued: Approved

  4. 20 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

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Agent on file, registered in Norwich

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8 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Solihull granted permission on 17 March 2023, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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