Birmingham Road, Kidderminster, DY10 2SA

Planning appeal 3275940 at Birmingham Road, Kidderminster, DY10 2SA (Wyre Forest District Council) was dismissed on 21 March 2022 by Inspector Aqbal M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area including a non-designated heritage asset.

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
Postcode: DY10 2SA

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CP11 of the Adopted Core StrategyPolicy SAL.CC5 of the Adopted Site Allocations and Policies Local Plandraft 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)
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 117Paragraph 203

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