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Dismissed26 January 20233286104

Welwyn Ambulance Station, Ascots Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4HX

Planning appeal 3286104 at Welwyn Ambulance Station, Ascots Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 4HX (Welwyn Hatfield Council) was dismissed on 26 January 2023 by Inspector White P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.

25m temporary telecommunications installation (12 month extension) comprising climbable lattice mast on steel platform with concrete ballast blocks, power generator, cabinets and Heras fencing enclosure

Authority
Welwyn Hatfield Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
White P
Postcode
AL7 4HX

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The significant harm to character and appearance of the area caused by the prominent and visually intrusive 25m lattice mast was not outweighed by the moderate benefits of temporary 5G network continuity.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy D1Policy D2Policy R21

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