Planning appeal decision
Burntwood Road, Norton Canes, Cannock Chase, WS11 9TD
Planning appeal 3298380 at Burntwood Road, Norton Canes, Cannock Chase, WS11 9TD (Cannock Chase District Council) was dismissed on 23 November 2022 by Inspector Cooper P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
Prior Notification for Proposed 5G Telecoms Installation: H3G Phase 8 15m high slimline street pole c/w wrap-around cabinet and 3 No. further equipment cabinets
- Authority
- Cannock Chase District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Cooper P
- Postcode
- WS11 9TD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The siting and appearance of the 15m mast would significantly harm the character and appearance of the area, and this harm was not outweighed by the benefits of improved telecommunications coverage.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- CP3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 114Paragraph 117Paragraph 118Paragraph 130
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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