Wellsway, Odd Down, Bath, BA2 5RL

Planning appeal 3287242 at Wellsway, Odd Down, Bath, BA2 5RL (Bath and North East Somerset Council) was dismissed on 4 March 2022 by Inspector Davies N, 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 on the Outstanding Universal Value of the City of Bath World Heritage Site.

an 18.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround cabinet at base and associated ancillary works

Authority: Bath and North East Somerset Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Change of use
Inspector: Davies N
Postcode: BA2 5RL

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 on the Outstanding Universal Value of the City of Bath World Heritage Site
Whether any harm would be outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed, taking into account any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The appellant's own evidence demonstrated that a 15-metre mast would achieve the necessary coverage, so the proposed 18-metre height was not the minimum required and resulted in unjustified moderate harm to character and appearance that was not outweighed by the communications benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: CP6D1D2D3D5
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 189Paragraph 114Paragraph 115Paragraph 117

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