Area of Grass Verge at William Groubb Close, Ernest Grange, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV3 2QL

Planning appeal 3293608 at Area of Grass Verge at William Groubb Close, Ernest Grange, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV3 2QL (Coventry City Council) was dismissed on 1 September 2022 by Inspector Hall R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

to regularise the development / installation of a 15m telecommunications street works pole complete with wrap around cabinet and 3 additional equipment cabinets

Authority: Coventry City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Hall R
Postcode: CV3 2QL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
whether the absence of suitable alternative sites has been robustly demonstrated
whether it has been demonstrated that the proposal is acceptable with respect to its effect on the living conditions of nearby residents, with regard to noise

What decided it

The considerable harm to character and appearance of the area, combined with failure to robustly demonstrate absence of suitable alternatives and inadequate evidence on noise impacts, outweighs national and local policy support for digital communications infrastructure.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy H5Policy DE1Policy C2Policy DS3

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