Area of Grass Verge Defford Road, Pershore, WYCHAVON, Worcestershire, WR10 1QP

5G telecoms installation: 18m high ‘slim line’ Phase 8 H3G street pole c/w wrap around cabinet and 3no. cabinets with ancillary works

Authority: Wychavon District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Aqbal M

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and, in the event that any harm is identified, whether that harm would be outweighed by the need to site the installation in the location proposed and any benefits associated with the proposal

What decided it

The significant unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area arising from the siting and appearance of the 18m monopole, which would introduce a stark and incongruous feature within the streetscene, was not outweighed by the public benefits of enhanced telecommunications coverage and economic growth.

Framework references: 114, 117

Plan policies cited: SWDP21, SWDP25

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