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Allowed19 January 20233299938

Area of Grass Verge off Queslett Road, Great Barr, Walsall, B43 7DU

Planning appeal 3299938 at Area of Grass Verge off Queslett Road, Great Barr, Walsall, B43 7DU (Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 19 January 2023 by Inspector Smith H, 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.

the installation of a 17 metre high monopole supporting 6 no. antennas, 4 no. equipment cabinets and development works ancillary thereto

Authority
Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Change of use
Inspector
Smith H
Postcode
B43 7DU

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
  • the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the living conditions of nearby residential occupiers, with regards to outlook
  • the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on pedestrian and highway safety
  • if any harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed, taking into account any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The need for the installation to be sited at the proposed location to provide improved network coverage and capacity, combined with the absence of any more suitable alternatives, outweighed the moderate harm caused to the character and appearance of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
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