®Planning appeal decision
Area of Footpath, New Street Street Works, New Street, Huddersfield, HD3 4LD
Planning appeal 3326928 at Area of Footpath, New Street Street Works, New Street, Huddersfield, HD3 4LD (Kirklees Metropolitan Council) was dismissed on 27 February 2024 by Inspector Caine M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether or not the siting and appearance of the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Milnsbridge Conservation Area.
a described as ‘Proposed 5G telecoms installation: H3G 17m street pole and additional equipment cabinets
- Authority
- Kirklees Metropolitan Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Caine M
- Postcode
- HD3 4LD
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether or not the siting and appearance of the proposed development would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Milnsbridge Conservation Area
- In the event of any harm to the significance of the designated heritage asset being found, whether or not this would be outweighed by the need for the installation in the proposed location, the lack of less harmful alternative sites, and the proposal's public benefits
What decided it
The failure to demonstrate that alternative sites where the proposal could be more appropriately located are unavailable, combined with the material harm to the conservation area's significance, meant the public benefits of improved 5G connectivity could not outweigh the heritage harm.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy LP24Policy LP35
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 205Paragraph 206Paragraph 208Paragraph 117
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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