Raymond Road, Saltley, Birmingham, B8 3SP

Planning appeal 3295045 at Raymond Road, Saltley, Birmingham, B8 3SP (Birmingham City Council) was dismissed on 15 September 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.

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 · Other minor developments
Inspector: Stephens K
Postcode: B8 3SP

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
The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the proximity to Parkfield Community School
The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of nearby properties with regards to outlook
If any harm would occur whether this is outweighed by the needs for the installation to be sited as proposed, taking into account any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The siting and appearance of the monopole would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area by being unduly conspicuous and incongruous in the low-rise residential street scene, and this harm was not outweighed by the needs for installation at the proposed location given inadequate evidence of alternative site assessment.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: DMB Policy DM16Policy PG3 of the Birmingham Development PlanPolicy TP27 of the 2017 Birmingham Development Plan

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