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Dismissed24 July 20233315367

Lanchester Way, Smith's Wood, Solihul, B36 9LU

Planning appeal 3315367 at Lanchester Way, Smith's Wood, Solihul, B36 9LU (Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 24 July 2023 by Inspector Watson S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.

a 16.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works

Authority
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Change of use
Inspector
Watson S
Postcode
B36 9LU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
  • The living conditions of neighbouring occupiers
  • Whether any harm would be outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed, taking into account any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The appellant did not provide sufficient evidence that the appeal site was less harmful than viable alternative locations, and therefore the need for the proposal to be located at the appeal site did not outweigh the unacceptable harm to character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy P14Policy P15
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 10Paragraph 12

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