Decision to block converting home into new sweet shop will be reviewed by government inspector

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An appeal has been launched over a decision to reject converting a West Bromwich home into a South Asian sweet shop.

Sandwell Council refused a planning application to convert the house in Walsall Road, Stone Cross, West Bromwich, into the sweet shop saying it would cause too many problems for neighbours.

The local authority said the planned conversion of the semi-detached house by Deepak Verma would create extra noise and odours for neighbours and add to existing parking problems.

However, despite the strong objections from Sandwell Council in refusing the plan, the conversion could still go ahead after an appeal was lodged with the government’s planning inspectors who will be given the final say.

A total of 11 objections were received against the plans from neighbours