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Allowed13 December 20223291322

Shoplands Streetworks, Shoplands, Knightsfield, Diswell, AL8 7RH

Planning appeal 3291322 at Shoplands Streetworks, Shoplands, Knightsfield, Diswell, AL8 7RH (Welwyn Hatfield Council) was allowed on 13 December 2022 by Inspector Clarke B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

the installation of a 15 metre high monopole supporting six antennas and two transmission dishes, four equipment cabinets and development works ancillary thereto

Authority
Welwyn Hatfield Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Clarke B
Postcode
AL8 7RH

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area

What decided it

The limited harm to character and appearance was outweighed by the substantial economic and social benefits of improved telecommunications infrastructure that would not be realised if the development did not proceed in this location.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy R21
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 114

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