Planning appeal decision
Walsall Road, Willenhall, WV13 2EG
Planning appeal 3277850 at Walsall Road, Willenhall, WV13 2EG (Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 1 November 2021 by Inspector Watson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
15m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround cabinet at base and associated ancillary works
- Authority
- Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Watson S
- Postcode
- WV13 2EB
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the height, bulk and utilitarian design of the mast would not be outweighed by the economic and social benefits of improved telecommunications capacity.
the economic and social benefits of improved telecommunications capacity would not outweigh the significant harm to the character and appearance of the area
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV2Policy ENV3Policy GP2Policy ENV32Policy ENV38
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 114
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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