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Dismissed26 January 20223273802

Old Bromford Lane, Birches Green, Birmingham, B8 2EB

Planning appeal 3273802 at Old Bromford Lane, Birches Green, Birmingham, B8 2EB (Birmingham City Council) was dismissed on 26 January 2022 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 area.

Proposed 15m phase 8 monopole with wrapround cabinet at base and associated ancillary works

Authority
Birmingham City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Watson S
Postcode
B8 2EB

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 area
  • The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the living conditions of neighbouring occupiers

What decided it

The harm to character and appearance caused by the prominent siting of the mast as an intrusive utilitarian feature in a residential area, combined with insufficient evidence that the proposed location represents the only viable option.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PG3 of the Birmingham Plan 2031: Birmingham Development Plansaved Policy 8.55 of The Birmingham Plan: Birmingham Unitary Development Plan
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 130

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