®Planning appeal decision
Owen Road, Willenhall, Walsall, WV13 2AB
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
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.
Framework references: 114, 117
Plan policies cited: Black Country Core Strategy, Walsall Unitary Development Plan Policy ENV38, Walsall Unitary Development Plan Policy ENV32
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.