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

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

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.

Framework references: 121

Plan policies cited: Policy PG3, Policy DM2, Policy DM16

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