Planning appeal decision
280 Waterloo Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 3HL
Planning appeal 3286734 at 280 Waterloo Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 3HL (Stoke-on-Trent City Council) was allowed on 3 August 2022 by Inspector Hockenhull H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby residential properties with particular regard to outlook.
a NTQ phase 7 17.5m monopole C/W wraparound cabinet at base and associated works
- Authority
- Stoke-on-Trent City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Hockenhull H
- Postcode
- ST6 3HL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and the living conditions of the occupiers of nearby residential properties with particular regard to outlook
What decided it
The moderate harm to character and appearance is outweighed by the substantial economic and social benefits of 5G technology rollout and enhanced digital connectivity for local residents and businesses.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CSP1
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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The main issues, what decided it, the planning balance and the policies and judgments listed as cited are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro and are our summary, not the Inspector’s words; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.
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