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Allowed16 February 20223278301

Corner of Crankhall Lane / Freeman Road / Friar Park Road / Coronation Road, Wednesbury, WS10 0FY

Planning appeal 3278301 at Corner of Crankhall Lane / Freeman Road / Friar Park Road / Coronation Road, Wednesbury, WS10 0FY (Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 16 February 2022 by Inspector Plenty B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed mast on the character and appearance of the surrounding street scene, and, if any harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternatives.

a 15m phase 8 monopole C/W wraparound cabinet at base and associated ancillary works

Authority
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Plenty B
Postcode
WS10 0EY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed mast on the character and appearance of the surrounding street scene, and, if any harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The absence of suitable alternative sites, the constrained nature of the residential area, and the compelling need for local 5G coverage, combined with the Framework's over-riding importance placed on advanced communications infrastructure, outweighed the moderate harm to the street scene.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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