Ferrie Grove, Shire Oak, Walsall, WS8 6EB

Planning appeal 3284000 at Ferrie Grove, Shire Oak, Walsall, WS8 6EB (Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 28 March 2022 by Inspector Castle S, 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 it to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternatives.

20.0m Phase 8 monopole C/W wrapround cabinet at base and associated ancillary works

Authority: Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Change of use
Inspector: Castle S

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 it to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The significant harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the incongruous and visually intrusive appearance of the monopole, particularly its harmful intervisibility with the miner sculpture landmark, was not outweighed by the social and economic benefits of improved 5G connectivity or the lack of suitable alternative sites.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy ENV2Policy ENV3Policy ENV32Policy GP2Policy ENV38
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 114Paragraph 115Paragraph 117

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