Planning appeal decision
Area of Grass Verge , Redhouse Road, Wolverhampton , West Midlands, WV6 8ST
Planning appeal 3304900 at Area of Grass Verge , Redhouse Road, Wolverhampton , West Midlands, WV6 8ST (Wolverhampton City Council) was allowed on 30 March 2023 by Inspector Berry A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development's siting and appearance on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
proposed 5G telecoms installation: 15m high street pole and 3 additional ancillary equipment cabinets and associated ancillary works
- Authority
- Wolverhampton City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Change of use
- Inspector
- Berry A
- Postcode
- WV6 8ST
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development's siting and appearance on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed mast would be substantially screened by existing vegetation, set back from the road, and would not appear incongruous given the presence of existing vertical structures and cabinets in the street scene.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ENV3Policy CSP4Policy D6Policy D7Policy D9Policy EP20
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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