Area of Grass Verge, School Lane, Holt Heath, Worcestershire, WR6 6NF

Planning appeal 3283617 at Area of Grass Verge, School Lane, Holt Heath, Worcestershire, WR6 6NF (Malvern Hills District Council) was dismissed on 31 March 2022 by Inspector O'Doherty A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the area 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.

described as, “Proposed 5G telecoms installation: 15m high ‘slim line’ Phase 8 H3G street pole c/w wrap around cabinet and 3 no. cabinets with ancillary works – coloured green

Authority: Malvern Hills District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: O'Doherty A
Postcode: WR6 6NF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the area 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 proposal would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the area, and it has not been proven that less harmful alternative sites are not available.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SWDP 21
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 114Paragraph 117

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