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Dismissed9 June 20266004382

Grass Verge off Roundabout, Kenilworth Road, Solihull, B92 0LL

Planning appeal 6004382 at Grass Verge off Roundabout, Kenilworth Road, Solihull, B92 0LL (Solihull) was dismissed on 9 June 2026 by Inspector K Townend, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area.

the installation of a 17.5 metre high monopole supporting 6 No. antennas and 2 No. transmission dishes, 2 No. equipment cabinets, and ancillary development

Authority
Solihull
Appeal type
Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
telecoms
Inspector
K Townend
Postcode
B92 0LL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area
  • 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 cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area, and the appellant had not provided compelling evidence that less harmful alternatives, particularly upgrading the existing lattice mast, had been properly explored.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy P14Policy P15
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 15

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