®Planning appeal decision
Ferrie Grove, Shire Oak, Walsall, WS8 6EB
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.
Framework references: 114, 115, 117
Plan policies cited: Policy ENV2, Policy ENV3, Policy ENV32, Policy GP2, Policy ENV38
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