Planning appeal decision
Sws on Eachelhurst Road, Birmingham, B24 0NX
Planning appeal 3270873 at Sws on Eachelhurst Road, Birmingham, B24 0NX (Birmingham City Council) was allowed on 23 August 2021 by Inspector Watson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the surrounding street scene.
for the installation of a 17.5m slim-line column supporting 6no. antennas, 2no. transmission dishes, 2no. equipment cabinets and ancillary development thereto including a GPS module and 3no. Remote Radio Units (RRUs)
- Authority
- Birmingham City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Watson S
- Postcode
- B24 0NX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the surrounding street scene
What decided it
The siting and appearance of the proposed mast would not be detrimental to the character and appearance of the surrounding area, being comparable to existing street furniture and in keeping with the varied character of Eachelhurst Road.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PG3 of The Birmingham Plan 2031: Birmingham Development PlanPolicy 8.55 of The Birmingham Plan: Birmingham Unitary Development Plan
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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