Land at Cofton Park, Off Lowhill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2GS

Planning appeal 3326117 at Land at Cofton Park, Off Lowhill Lane, Birmingham, B31 2GS (Birmingham City Council) was dismissed on 8 May 2024 by Inspector Aqbal M, 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 and, in the event that any harm is identified, whether that harm would be outweighed by the need to site the installation in the location proposed.

the installation of a 22.5m monopole supporting 6 no. antennas and 2 no. dishes, the installation of 2 no. cabinets and associated ancillary equipment contained within a 2.1m fenced compound with access gate. compound with access gate

Authority: Birmingham City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Aqbal M
Postcode: B31 2GS

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 and, in the event that any harm is identified, whether that harm would be outweighed by the need to site the installation in the location proposed

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of Cofton Park arising from the proposal's siting and appearance, despite the strong locational need for the installation, could not be justified under the GPDO's limited assessment criteria.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy PG3Policy DM2Policy DM16
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 121

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