Planning appeal decision
Yardley Fives, 21-25 Sedgemere Road, Yardley, Birmingham, B26 2AX
Planning appeal 3283027 at Yardley Fives, 21-25 Sedgemere Road, Yardley, Birmingham, B26 2AX (Birmingham City Council) was dismissed on 24 October 2022 by Inspector Sargent J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area and the setting of nearby designated heritage assets.
a telecommunications installation comprising a 25m High Valmont Slimline Climbable Monopole on 5.8m x 5.8m x 1.4m deep concrete base, with 6 Antenna Apertures at 0°/120°/240° and 4 600mm Dishes RRU’s, MHA’s, Active Routers and BOB’s to be fixed to support poles below Antennas, and associated ancillary works
- Authority
- Birmingham City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Sargent J
- Postcode
- B26 2AX
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area and the setting of nearby designated heritage assets
- its impact on living conditions
- its effect on aviation safety
What decided it
The proposal was dismissed because it had not been shown to avoid adverse effects on aviation safety, contrary to NPPF paragraph 116(a), which was a harm that was not outweighed by the benefits of delivering telecommunications infrastructure.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy TP12Policy PG3Policy TP27Policy DM16Policy TP46
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 116
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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