Planning appeal decision
Lyndon Green, Birmingham, B26 1RL
Planning appeal 3288119 at Lyndon Green, Birmingham, B26 1RL (Birmingham City Council) was allowed on 9 June 2022 by Inspector Law T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the siting and appearance of the proposed development would be acceptable with specific regards to a) the character and appearance of the area; and b) the living conditions of nearby occupiers with specific regard to outlook.
15.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works
- Authority
- Birmingham City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Law T
- Postcode
- B26 1RL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the siting and appearance of the proposed development would be acceptable with specific regards to a) the character and appearance of the area; and b) the living conditions of nearby occupiers with specific regard to outlook
What decided it
The lack of realistic alternative options to deliver much needed improved 5G coverage and capacity outweighed the moderate harm to character and appearance.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM16Policy PG3Policy TP27
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 114Paragraph 117
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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