Yardley Fives, 21-25 Sedgemere Road, Yardley, Birmingham, B26 2AX

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

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.

Framework references: 116

Plan policies cited: Policy TP12, Policy PG3, Policy TP27, Policy DM16, Policy TP46

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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