Planning appeal decision
Hengham Road, Sheldon, Birmingham, B26 2HN
Planning appeal 3283033 at Hengham Road, Sheldon, Birmingham, B26 2HN (Birmingham City Council) was dismissed on 1 April 2022 by Inspector Stephens K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and the pedestrian environment.
20.0m High EE/H3G Phase 7 Streetworks Pole on root foundation and associated ancillary works
- Authority
- Birmingham City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Stephens K
- Postcode
- B26 2HN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and the pedestrian environment
What decided it
The monopole's excessive height and bulk relative to surrounding street furniture, combined with its visual prominence in an open setting and the unresolved safety concerns regarding Airport radar interference, would result in unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- BDP Policy PG3DMinB Plan Policy DM2DMinB Plan Policy DM16
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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