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Allowed16 December 20223294052

Land at Oak Tree Lane, Selly Oak , Birmingham, B29 6HU

Planning appeal 3294052 at Land at Oak Tree Lane, Selly Oak , Birmingham, B29 6HU (Birmingham City Council) was allowed on 16 December 2022 by Inspector Hall R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of the occupants of nearby houses, with particular regard to outlook.

the installation of a 20m height column supporting 6no.antennas, 2no. 0.3mm microwave dishes and the installation of 1no. equipment cabinet

Authority
Birmingham City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Hall R
Postcode
B29 6HU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of the occupants of nearby houses, with particular regard to outlook

What decided it

The siting and appearance of the proposal would be acceptable in the context of this busy, urban environment with mixed uses and buildings of varying heights, and would not harm the character and appearance of the area or the living conditions of nearby occupants with regard to outlook.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PG3Policy DM2Policy DM16
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 114

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