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Plans to convert a former outdoor store in Halesowen into self-storage units have been given the go-ahead despite objections from people living nearby. The former Towsure Outdoor Leisure Superstore on Long Lane will be let to a self-storage firm.”<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n
The store, which was originally a B&Q, closed in February and operates online and from its Sheffield HQ. It withdrew a downsizing plan which would have split the building into two units, with one remaining as a store and the other becoming a self-storage facility, after nearby residents said the move would lower the value of their homes and \u201caffect their mental state.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Ten neighbours objected to the new proposal to convert the whole building into self-storage with issues raised including noise and disturbance from vehicles, loss of privacy to gardens and worsening air quality due to vehicles idling.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
They also complained that the junction of Long Lane and Felton Lane is a hot spot for accidents and the application will worsen the situation, that the site is a busy area due to proximity to a school with inconsiderate parking commonplace, devaluing properties and loss of retail space.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Planners at Dudley Council gave the storage company the go-ahead to operate from 8 am to 8 pm Monday to Saturday and 10 am to 4 pm Sunday\/Bank Holidays, the same as when it was a shop.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
They said in a report: “The proposal will not result in additional vehicle movements, noise and disturbance.”<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
They added: “Most visitors to the site will be via private car.” <\/span><\/span><\/span>The car park fronting Long Lane will be retained providing 54 car parking spaces.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n