Planning appeal decision
High Street, Quarry Bank, Dudley, DY5 2JW
Planning appeal 3296420 at High Street, Quarry Bank, Dudley, DY5 2JW (Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 2 November 2022 by Inspector Thandi B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area.
16.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround cabinet at base and associated ancillary works
- Authority
- Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Change of use
- Inspector
- Thandi B
- Postcode
- DY5 2JW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The proposed mast would have a harmful effect upon the character and appearance of the area and would unacceptably harm the setting of the non-designated heritage asset (Christ Church), which harm was not outweighed by the benefits of providing 5G network coverage.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- ENV2ENV3CPS4S11S12D8
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 114
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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