®Planning appeal decision
Area of Grass Verge, Birk Avenue, Stairfoot, Barnsley, Yorkshire, S70 3DJ
Planning appeal 3304981 at Area of Grass Verge, Birk Avenue, Stairfoot, Barnsley, Yorkshire, S70 3DJ (Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 12 January 2023 by Inspector Moulton E, 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 on the living conditions of nearby residential occupiers having particular regard to outlook and, 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.
Proposed telecommunications installation: Proposed ‘slim line’ phase 8 monopole c/w wraparound cabinet at base, 3no. additional ancillary equipment cabinets and associated ancillary works
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Moulton E
- Postcode
- S70 3DJ
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 on the living conditions of nearby residential occupiers having particular regard to outlook and, 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 significant harm to the character and appearance of the area and living conditions of nearby residential occupiers, particularly regarding outlook, was not outweighed by the benefits of 5G coverage expansion, especially given insufficient evidence that alternative sites had been comprehensively assessed.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy GD1Policy D1
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 117
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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