Area of Footpath, Adjacent to Pinfold Health Centre, Pinfold, Blakenall Heath Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 3JL

Planning appeal 3304924 at Area of Footpath, Adjacent to Pinfold Health Centre, Pinfold, Blakenall Heath Bloxwich, Walsall, WS3 3JL (Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 3 April 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 supporting 6no. antennas, 4no. equipment cabinets (including a wrap around cabinet) and development works ancillary thereto

Authority: Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Change of use
Inspector: Jones D
Postcode: WS3 3JL

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 proposed monopole would cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area by appearing as an unduly prominent and intrusive feature in an open and prominent location, and this harm was not outweighed by the need for installation at the proposed site given the lack of comprehensive assessment of alternative locations.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: GP2ENV32ENV38ENV2ENV3
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 117Paragraph 12

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