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Allowed2 February 20233302722

Land at Griffiths Drive, Ashmore Park, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton

Planning appeal 3302722 at Land at Griffiths Drive, Ashmore Park, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton (Wolverhampton City Council) was allowed on 2 February 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.

the “installation of a 15-metre-high monopole, 4 no. equipment cabinets and development work ancillary thereto

Authority
Wolverhampton City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Jones D
Postcode
WV11 2JW

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 lack of realistic alternative sites to deliver the improved coverage and capacity, combined with the social and economic benefits of the telecommunications infrastructure, outweighed the moderate harm to character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ENV3Policy CSP4Policy D6Policy D7Policy D9Policy EP20
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 114Paragraph 117

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