®Planning appeal decision
Area of Grass Verge, Birk Avenue, Stairfoot, Barnsley, Yorkshire, S70 3DJ
Proposed telecommunications installation: Proposed ‘slim line’ phase 8 monopole c/w wraparound cabinet at base, 3no. additional ancillary equipment cabinets and associated ancillary works
- Authority
- Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Moulton E
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.
Framework references: 117
Plan policies cited: Policy GD1, Policy D1
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