®Planning appeal decision
Telecommunications Mast, Eccleshall Road, Stafford, ST16 1JJ
installation of a new 20-metre-high monopole supporting 6 no. antennas with a wraparound equipment cabinet at the base of the column, the installation of 3 no. new equipment cabinets and ancillary development thereto
- Authority
- Stafford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Change of use
- Inspector
- Clark J
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 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 measures to minimise the impact of the development and any suitable alternatives
What decided it
The appellant demonstrated that the installation is required to provide 5G coverage and improve existing services, that alternative designs cannot function effectively, and that alternative sites are not viable, such that the harmful effect on character and appearance is outweighed by the need for the installation as proposed.
Framework references: 119, 122
Plan policies cited: Policy N1, Policy N8
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