Ribblehead Quarry, Low Sleights Road, Ingleton, North Yorkshire, LA6 3JF

the removal of the 2 No existing 7.5m Airwave poles and replacement with a 20m tower upon which will be attached antennae and dishes for Airwave and the ESN (EAS) networks. At ground level a new cabin and standby generator will be located on an existing and new concrete base respectively, along with a new VSAT dish link on a 3m support pole located on the new tower base and One No. existing VSAT dish to be relocated on to the existing base following removal of existing 7.5m pole, and One No. existing VSAT to be located on a separate concrete base all within a new security fenced compound

Authority: Yorkshire Dales
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Hitchcock R

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the scenic beauty and public enjoyment of the Yorkshire Dales National Park landscape
the character and appearance of the Settle-Carlisle Conservation Area
the setting of the Batty Moss Railway Viaduct

What decided it

The significant adverse visual impact of the proposed tower on the protected landscape and its special qualities, combined with harm to designated heritage assets, was not outweighed by the public benefits of improved emergency services coverage.

Framework references: 176, 194, 199, 202

Plan policies cited: Policy SP2, Policy SP4, Policy L1, Policy C11

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