Stanney Lane, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 9AE

Planning appeal 3301995 at Stanney Lane, Whitby, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 9AE (Cheshire West and Chester) was dismissed on 19 January 2023 by Inspector Jones D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and, if any harm is identified, whether it would be outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternatives.

an 18.0m High EE/H3G Phase 7 streetworks pole on root foundation and associated ancillary works

Authority: Cheshire West and Chester
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Jones D
Postcode: CH65 9AE

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and, if any harm is identified, whether it would be outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The harm to character and appearance caused by the proposal's visual dominance and prominence, combined with the lack of a robust alternative site search demonstrating necessity for the proposed location, outweighed the moderate benefits of improved telecommunications infrastructure.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM18
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 114Paragraph 117

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