Planning appeal decision
Walton Lane, Hartshead Moor, Kirklees, BD19 6LP
Planning appeal 3295479 at Walton Lane, Hartshead Moor, Kirklees, BD19 6LP (Kirklees Metropolitan Council) was dismissed on 11 October 2022 by Inspector Rafiq F, 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.
a 15.0m phase 8 monopole C/W wrapround cabinet at base and associated ancillary works
- Authority
- Kirklees Metropolitan Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Rafiq F
- Postcode
- BD19 6LP
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
- 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 siting and appearance of the proposed monopole would result in significant harm to the character and appearance of the semi-rural area that was not outweighed by the benefits of 5G provision, as less harmful alternatives had not been properly explored.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- LP24aLP4
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 115
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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