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Allowed28 July 20253360524

Grass Verge Opposite 27 Churchill Parade, Churchill Road, Birmingham, B75 7LD

Planning appeal 3360524 at Grass Verge Opposite 27 Churchill Parade, Churchill Road, Birmingham, B75 7LD (Birmingham City Council) was allowed on 28 July 2025 by Inspector Astley-Serougi B, 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.

17.5m M-Range V2 pole with 6no. antennas, 1no. 300mm transmission dish, 3no. equipment cabinets, 1no. meter cabinet and ancillary development

Authority
Birmingham City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Astley-Serougi B

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 siting and appearance of the proposed monopole would not result in harmful effects on the character or appearance of the surrounding area when viewed as part of the existing urban infrastructure and street furniture.

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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