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Dismissed26 May 20266005134

Footpath Outside, 5 Pinfold Sreet, Birmingham, B2 4DG

Planning appeal 6005134 at Footpath Outside, 5 Pinfold Sreet, Birmingham, B2 4DG (Birmingham City Council) was dismissed on 26 May 2026 by Inspector Pickernell E, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Appeal A: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including its effect on designated heritage assets.

installation of 1no. BT Street Hub unit

Authority
Birmingham City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
utilities-energy · Other minor developments
Inspector
Pickernell E
Postcode
B2 4DG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Appeal A: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including its effect on designated heritage assets
  • Appeal B: the effect of the proposed advertisements on the visual amenity of the area

What decided it

The great weight given to the conservation of heritage assets meant the less than substantial but moderate harm to the Conservation Area and Grade II* listed Council House outweighed the public benefits of digital infrastructure provision.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy TP46Policy PG3Policy GA1Policy TP12Policy TP39Policy DM2Policy DM7
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 212Paragraph 215

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