Area of Footpath, 290 Knightsfield Welwyn, Diswell, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL8 7NQ

Planning appeal 3323009 at Area of Footpath, 290 Knightsfield Welwyn, Diswell, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL8 7NQ (Welwyn Hatfield Council) was dismissed on 11 December 2023 by Inspector Wilson D, 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.

5G telecoms installation: H3G 16m street pole and additional equipment cabinets

Authority: Welwyn Hatfield Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Wilson D
Postcode: AL8 7NQ

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
the effect of the siting on pedestrian movement
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 unacceptable harm to character and appearance and pedestrian movement, combined with insufficient justification that no suitable alternative sites exist, outweighed the public benefits of 5G infrastructure.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: SP9
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 117

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