Belchers Lane, Bordesley Green, Birmingham, B9 5RT

the installation of an 18 metre high monopole supporting 6 no. antennas and 2 no. transmission dishes, 4 no. equipment cabinets and development works ancillary thereto

Authority: Birmingham City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Johnson W

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal site and surrounding area
the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of occupiers of neighbouring properties with particular regard to outlook and dominance

What decided it

The proposed development would not have a significant harmful effect on character and appearance or living conditions of neighbours, and would deliver essential digital communications infrastructure with no viable alternative sites available.

The benefits of 5G coverage and advanced communications infrastructure outweighed any visual impact concerns, with the slimline design and screening mitigating effects on the street scene and neighbouring amenity.

Framework references: 114, 117

Plan policies cited: Birmingham Unitary Development Plan 2005 paragraph 8.55, Birmingham Development Plan 2017 Policy PG3, Birmingham Development Plan 2017 Policy TP46

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