Planning appeal decision
Dewsbury Road, Lupset, Wakefield, WF2 9DQ
Planning appeal 3276613 at Dewsbury Road, Lupset, Wakefield, WF2 9DQ (Wakefield Metropolitan District Council) was allowed on 3 November 2021 by Inspector Taylor K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area.
a ‘20m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Taylor K
- Postcode
- WF2 9DQ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal upon the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The siting and appearance of the 15m monopole would not unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the area when viewed in the context of existing street furniture and the residential character of the locality.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS10 of the Wakefield Local Development Framework Core Strategy, 2009Policy D9 of the Wakefield Local Development Framework, Development Policies, 2009
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 114Paragraph 115
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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