🚨STATUS UPDATE: Planning application for 18m Erdington mast withdrawn (27 April 2026)
Planning Application Withdrawn – Erdington Telecommunications Mast Proposal
The planning application for an 18m telecommunications mast and associated infrastructure at the rear of 59–61 Spring Lane, Erdington (B24 9BY) has been withdrawn by the applicant and removed from the Planning Register.
This follows recent public engagement and concerns raised regarding the proposed development and its potential impact on the surrounding community.
Community engagement matters
This outcome demonstrates the importance of early public engagement in local planning decisions affecting community environments. When residents engage, share concerns, and respond to consultations, it ensures that local voices are part of decisions affecting their environment.
We would like to thank everyone who took the time to engage with this application and contribute to the process.
Important note
A withdrawal does not prevent a future application being submitted for the same or a similar proposal. We will therefore continue to monitor developments closely and provide updates where necessary.
The EM Radiation Research Trust remains committed to ensuring that public health considerations are properly informed and considered.
We submitted detailed, evidence-based objections raising key planning and environmental considerations, arguments which can now be used as a resource for other communities facing similar proposals. 👇
Formal Objections Submitted to Birmingham City Council
The EM Radiation Research Trust submitted detailed objections to the planning application, alongside wider community responses. These submissions formed part of the public consultation process considered by the local planning authority.
2nd April 2026
EMF Health Objection Submitted – A Tool to Protect Children & Communities
Proposed 18‑Metre Phone Mast Near Schools at Spring Lane, Erdington – Planning Application 2026/01156/PA. Take Action Now!
🚨 IMPORTANT UPDATE – ADDITIONAL FORMAL OBJECTION SUBMITTED
2nd April 2026 – An additional detailed formal objection has now been submitted ahead of the deadline in relation to the proposed 18-metre telecommunications mast at Spring Lane, Erdington (Planning Application 2026/01156/PA).
This further submission expands on our original objection and raises serious concerns regarding planning law compliance, evidential transparency, and the protection of vulnerable groups, including children and individuals with medical implants.
The objection highlights ongoing issues including the absence of a published ICNIRP compliance report, lack of site-specific exposure assessment, no defined exclusion zones, and no clear evidence of an Environmental Impact Assessment Screening Opinion under the 2017 Regulations.
It also calls for proper consideration of human health impacts, spatial risk assessment, and the precautionary principle, where uncertainty in evidence remains.
This has been formally submitted to Birmingham City Council and copied to relevant MPs, councillors, planning officers, and local stakeholders.
📄 Download and read the full additional formal objection:
Objection against Erdington Phone Mast Proposal
24th March, 2026 – This objection is more than a local planning response. It is a comprehensive, evidence based report on the health, fire, and visual risks of telecommunications masts, particularly near schools and residential areas. Campaigners, parents, and communities worldwide can use the research, arguments, and supporting documents contained in this submission to strengthen their own objections, inform decision makers, and advocate for safer wireless infrastructure in their areas. By sharing and referencing this letter, you can amplify your voice and ensure that public health concerns are taken seriously wherever similar developments are proposed.
The EM Radiation Research Trust has formally submitted an objection to Planning Application 2026/01156/PA, which proposes the installation of an 18‑metre telecommunications mast at the rear of 59–61 Spring Lane, in close proximity to homes and St Barnabas CE Primary School.
This page provides the objection letter, supporting resources, and campaign tools so that parents, residents, and concerned citizens can also submit their objections before the deadline of 2nd April.
The following photographs from the planning application illustrate that the proposed mast site is situated close to St Barnabas CE Primary School and within a densely populated residential area.
📄 Read and download our full objection letter
Tip: When you submit your objection, consider attaching a copy of our letter to highlight the EM Radiation Research Trust’s concerns and call on officials to take these issues into account.
✉️ Submit your objection
You can submit your objection in one of two ways:
- Via the Birmingham City Council Planning Portal:
https://eplanning.birmingham.gov.uk/Northgate/PlanningExplorer/GeneralSearch.aspx - Or email directly to the Chief Planning Officer and Case Officer:
Deadline to object: 2nd April – act now! ⏳
🛑 Use our support tools to strengthen your objection
Complete a Notice of Non-Consent to inform schools and government officials that you do not consent to the non-ionising irradiation of children:
https://radiationresearch.org/say-no-to-phone-masts-5g-smart-meters-and-wi-fi-complete-your-non-consent-form/
👨👩👧 Take Action to Protect Your Children
Parents, educators, and communities must not remain silent. Use our campaign tools to inform schools and government officials that you do not consent to the non-ionising irradiation of children.
📢 Sign and share the International Declaration on the Human Rights of Children in the Digital Age
This declaration covers:
- Screen time addiction
- Involuntary exposure to non-ionising radiation (NIR)
- Radiation (NIR) and commercial exploitation
👉 https://www.thechildrensdeclaration.org/the-declaration
Together, we can stand for health, safety, and the protection of future generations.
Please act now before 2nd April. Object. Share. Raise awareness.
Successful 2022 Appeal Dismissal Sets Precedent as Community Opposes Mast Proposal
This is the second time we have opposed phone mast proposals in this area. On the previous occasion, the application was refused by the local planning authority following strong community objections. The decision was then taken to the Planning Inspectorate on appeal, where it was dismissed, resulting in a successful outcome. That previous case in 2022 is documented in our campaign record and can be viewed here: https://radiationresearch.org/the-planning-inspectorate-dismissed-an-appeal-for-a-5g/
