Birmingham Road, Kidderminster, DY10 2SA

15m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround cabinet at base and associated ancillary works

Authority: Wyre Forest District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Aqbal M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area including a non-designated heritage asset
The effect on the living conditions of neighbours with regard to outlook
Whether any harm would be outweighed by the need to site the installation in the location proposed and any benefits associated with the proposal

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area and the setting of the non-designated heritage asset, combined with harm to neighbouring living conditions, was not outweighed by the telecommunications benefits and locational needs.

Framework references: 117, 203

Plan policies cited: Policy CP11 of the Adopted Core Strategy, Policy SAL.CC5 of the Adopted Site Allocations and Policies Local Plan, draft Policy 24A of the Emerging Wyre Forest Local Plan (2016-2036), draft Policy 26 of the Emerging Wyre Forest Local Plan (2016-2036), draft Policy 27A of the Emerging Wyre Forest Local Plan (2016-2036)

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
Landscape and environment. Green belt, national parks and national landscapes, SSSIs, ancient woodland, SPA, SAC and Ramsar sites, nutrient catchments.
Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
Transport. The 800 metre station catchment and service frequency, bus stops with their weekday frequency, the cycle network, and the Framework’s transport tests measured for the site.

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