Land at Coed Major Farm, Cusop Dingle, Craswall, Herefordshire, HR2 0PX

‘the installation of a 30 metre high slimline lattice tower supporting 3 no. antennas, 2 no. transmission dishes, 1 no. equipment cabinet, 1 no. electric meter cabinet, and ancillary development thereto, including the installation of 1 no. GPS module, a generator and fuel tank and a 1.8m high fenced compound for the Shared Rural Network project on behalf of Cornerstone.’

Authority: Herefordshire Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Change of use
Inspector: Worley E

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the landscape character of the area, and, if any harm would occur, whether it is outweighed by the need for the installation in the location proposed, having regard to any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The need for the installation to deliver improved 4G coverage as part of the Shared Rural Network project, combined with the absence of any suitable alternative sites, outweighed the identified harm to landscape character and the National Park setting.

Framework references: 122

Plan policies cited: Policy LGPC 10 of the Longtown Group Neighbourhood Plan 2011-2031

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