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Dismissed16 October 20243344479

Land Southeast Side of Charles Henry Street, Adjacent to Vaughton Street Junction, Highgate, Birmingham, B12 0SJ

Planning appeal 3344479 at Land Southeast Side of Charles Henry Street, Adjacent to Vaughton Street Junction, Highgate, Birmingham, B12 0SJ (Birmingham City Council) was dismissed on 16 October 2024 by Inspector Sutton A, 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, 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.

‘The installation of a 17.5m monopole, accommodating 6no. antennas & 2no. microwave dishes, the installation of 2no. equipment cabinets, along with ancillary works.’

Authority
Birmingham City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Sutton A
Postcode
B12 0SJ

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, 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 significant harm to the character and appearance of a prominent green open space, combined with the lack of clear evidence that no other suitable alternatives were available, outweighed the moderate benefits of improved telecommunications coverage.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PG3Policy TP7Policy TP9Policy DM2Policy DM16

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