Planning appeal decision
Parklands, Birmingham, B45 9PZ
Planning appeal 3296399 at Parklands, Birmingham, B45 9PZ (Birmingham City Council) was dismissed on 11 January 2023 by Inspector Law T, 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 highway safety, and if any harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternatives.
proposed 16.0m 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
- Law T
- Postcode
- B45 9PZ
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 highway safety, and if any harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternatives
What decided it
The siting and appearance of the proposed monopole would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area, and this harm would not be outweighed by the need for the installation at this location given that suitable alternative sites appear to be available.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM16Policy PG3
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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