Land at Oaklands Recreational Ground, Wash Lane, Yardley, Birmingham, B25 8FD

Planning appeal 3303938 at Land at Oaklands Recreational Ground, Wash Lane, Yardley, Birmingham, B25 8FD (Birmingham City Council) was allowed on 13 December 2022 by Inspector Worley E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of nearby residential properties having particular regard to outlook.

the installation of a 20m monopole supporting 6 no. antennas, 2 no. transmission dishes, 2 no. equipment cabinets and ancillary development thereto including 3 no. Remote Radio Units (RRUs), 1 no. GPS module and grass crete

Authority: Birmingham City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Worley E
Postcode: B25 8FD

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of nearby residential properties having particular regard to outlook
The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The siting and appearance of the monopole, with its slim design, grey finish, setback position and screening by existing trees, would not harm the living conditions of nearby residents or the character and appearance of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy PG3 of the Birmingham Development Plan 2017Policy DM2 of the Development Management in Birmingham Development Plan Document 2021Policy DM16 of the Development Management in Birmingham Development Plan Document 2021

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