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Dismissed20 October 20233319528

Middleton Way Street Works, Middleton Way, Lancaster, LA3 2RT

Planning appeal 3319528 at Middleton Way Street Works, Middleton Way, Lancaster, LA3 2RT (Lancaster City Council) was dismissed on 20 October 2023 by Inspector Manchester S, 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, with particular regard to the setting of a Grade II* listed building 'The Old Hall Inn'; 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.

5G telecoms installation: H3G 15m street pole and additional equipment cabinets

Authority
Lancaster City Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Manchester S
Postcode
LA3 2RT

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, with particular regard to the setting of a Grade II* listed building 'The Old Hall Inn'; 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 harm to the setting and special interest of the Grade II* listed building caused by the visually dominant and incongruous monopole was not outweighed by the public benefit of 5G coverage, and suitable alternative sites had not been adequately ruled out.

What the Inspector cited

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