Speedway granted planning permission
Birmingham City Council’s planners have granted long-term permanent planning permission for speedway motor racing to continue at the city’s Perry Barr Stadium. The decision means an end to a series of temporary 12-month permissions granted to the club.
The club agreed to fit new silencers on bikes following concerns from residents regarding the noise levels generated by the track.
Bikers will also have to abide by strict rules on hours of operation, and have pledged to continue to develop new technology and plant new trees to help reduce the impact on their neighbours.
The city’s team, the Birmingham Brummies, currently sit second in the sport’s Premier League.
Councillor Peter Douglas-Osborn, chair of Birmingham City Council Planning Committee, said: “Not only does the sport bring entertainment and employment to the city, but it also generates much needed income to the Perry Barr area on race nights.
"Speedway also plays a key role in helping to develop the city’s status as one of the UKs leading centres for sport, and all the associated benefits that come with this.”
