Planning appeal decision
Hagley Road West, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 8TQ
Planning appeal 3309879 at Hagley Road West, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 8TQ (Birmingham City Council) was allowed on 31 March 2023 by Inspector Edwards J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the development on highway and pedestrian safety.
telecommunications installation: Proposed 15.0m Phase 9 slimline monopole and associated ancillary works
- Authority
- Birmingham City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Edwards J
- Postcode
- B17 8TQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the siting and appearance of the development on highway and pedestrian safety
What decided it
The combination of existing street features already interrupting visibility, the filter lane enabling safe merging, slow traffic speeds, and regular breaks in traffic flow meant that lengthy visibility splays were unnecessary and the minor reduction in visibility from the proposal would not prejudice highway safety.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- DM14PG3TP44
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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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