Demolition of derelict building for retail and flats development in Coventry blockedPlanning officers raised a number of concerns regarding the plansThe owners of the site on Lockhurst Lane want to demolish the building (Image: Coventry City Council planning portal)Plans submitted to demolish a derelict building and use the land to build a unit consisting of a retail space and flats has been refused. It states: "Coventry City Council as Local Planning Authority (LPA) refuse permission for the development proposed in your application, for the following reasons. Article continues below"The introduction of the proposed residential dwellings within the industrial/commercial setting would likely result in potential restriction to the surrounding uses. Therefore the LPA deem that there has been a failure to demonstrate the proposed residential use would be compatible with the surrounding uses without causing detriment and restriction. The application can be viewed in full on Coventry City Council's planning portal using reference PL/2025/0002215/FUL.