Owen Road, Willenhall, Walsall, WV13 2AB

Planning appeal 3278390 at Owen Road, Willenhall, Walsall, WV13 2AB (Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 12 November 2021 by Inspector Harrison N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the street scene and surrounding area.

a 15m phase 8 monopole C/W 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: Harrison N
Postcode: WV13 2AB

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the street scene and surrounding area

What decided it

The moderate harm to character and appearance was significantly outweighed by the benefits of improved network coverage and capacity for the local community and businesses, combined with the demonstrated operational need and lack of viable alternative sites.

The moderate harm to character and appearance was significantly outweighed by the benefits provided by improved network coverage and capacity for the local community and businesses.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Black Country Core StrategyWalsall Unitary Development Plan Policy ENV38Walsall Unitary Development Plan Policy ENV32
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 114Paragraph 117

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