Planning application
Cofton Park Lowhill Lane Rednal Birmingham B31
At appeal, which passes the decision to the national inspectorate. Anyone who commented before is normally able to comment again.
Proposal
Application for a prior notification for the installation of 22.5m high telecommunications mast with associated antennas, transmission dishes, equipment cabinets and ancillary development works
As published by the council, reference 2026/03230/PA
Application record
- Reference
- 2026/03230/PA
- Type
- Telecommunications Determination
- Status
- Refused As published: Appeal Lodged: PRIOR APPROVAL REQUIRED AND TO REFUSE
- Decision
- Refused As published: PRIOR APPROVAL REQUIRED AND TO REFUSE
- Received
- 13 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 25 Jun 2026
- Decided
- 6 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Longbridge & West Heath
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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13 Jun 2026
Received by Birmingham
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25 Jun 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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29 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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6 Aug 2026
Decision issued: PRIOR APPROVAL REQUIRED AND TO REFUSE
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7 Aug 2026
Status changed to REGISTERED: Pending recommendation
Previously REGISTERED: Under Assessment.
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27 Aug 2026
Status changed to Appeal Lodged: PRIOR APPROVAL REQUIRED AND TO REFUSE
Previously Decided: PRIOR APPROVAL REQUIRED AND TO REFUSE.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
10 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat happens at appeal
This application is at appeal, which passes the decision from Birmingham to the planning inspectorate, and the outcome will replace the council's decision. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
About telecoms applications
Telecoms applications cover masts, antennas and cabinets, usually as prior approval cases where the council considers siting and appearance only. More in our guide to planning application types.
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