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Dismissed23 March 20263375565

Footpath Outside 86C Old Snow Hill, Birmingham

Planning appeal 3375565 at Footpath Outside 86C Old Snow Hill, Birmingham (Birmingham City Council) was dismissed on 23 March 2026 by Inspector Lee S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, including the setting of the Jewellery Quarter Conservation Area and nearby designated and non-designated heritage assets.

the installation of 1no. BT street hub unit

Authority
Birmingham City Council
Appeal type
commercial · Commercial Appeal Service (CAS)
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
utilities-energy · Not Applicable
Inspector
Lee S
Postcode
B4 6HW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, including the setting of the Jewellery Quarter Conservation Area and nearby designated and non-designated heritage assets

What decided it

The unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area and the significance of nearby heritage assets, which was not outweighed by the modest public benefits of the communications infrastructure.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy PG3Policy TP12Policy TP46Policy DM7
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 215Paragraph 216Paragraph 219

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