Planning appeal decision
Area of Footpath, McLaren Street, Coppenhall, Crewe , CW1 3UJ
Planning appeal 3280895 at Area of Footpath, McLaren Street, Coppenhall, Crewe , CW1 3UJ (Cheshire East) was dismissed on 13 January 2022 by Inspector Ollerenshaw M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, and whether any harm caused is outweighed by the need to site the installation in the proposed location, having regard to the potential availability of alternative sites.
described on the application form as ‘proposed 5G telecoms installation: 15m high ‘slim line’ Phase 8 H3G street pole c/w wrap around cabinet and 3no. cabinets with ancillary works– to be coloured grey
- Authority
- Cheshire East
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Ollerenshaw M
- Postcode
- CW1 3UJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, and whether any harm caused is outweighed by the need to site the installation in the proposed location, having regard to the potential availability of alternative sites
What decided it
The significant harm to character and appearance caused by the siting and appearance of the 15m high street pole was not outweighed by the benefits of 5G coverage, particularly given insufficient evidence that alternative sites had been comprehensively assessed.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- SE1SD2CO3NE.18
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 114Paragraph 117
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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