Mixed-use container park moves forward

Plans for a mixed-use container park providing commercial and leisure facilities as part of the Perry Barr Residential site have moved forward.Steel Life Group Ltd sought the go-ahead to erect a total of 86 steel containers within two phases at Galey Park, Walsall Road, with the development being for a temporary period of seven years.Phase one will comprise a total of 14 containers provided before the Commonwealth Games, while phase two will comprise a further 72 provided after the event.Linked units are expected to be available to create larger offerings, stacked as single or double-storey units.External seating areas, including a play area, display screens and associated facilities will also be included.Additionally, ten accessible car parking spaces, 12 service/delivery bays and 16 cycle parking spaces are to be provided within the second phase.The proposal was reviewed by Birmingham City Council’s planning committee on 7 April.Members voted to approve the project, subject to conditions.