Pile of Stones, OFF B6270, Nateby Common, Nateby, CA17 4JF

Proposed 25.0m Francis & Lewis ATS1300 Lattice Tower mounted on new 5.6 x 5.6 x 1.2 Dp R.C. Foundation and associated ancillary works. For full details please refer to drawings

Authority: Westmorland and Furness Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Lewis P

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effects of the proposed development on the biodiversity of the area, with particular regard to the North Pennine Moors Special Area of Conservation (SAC), North Pennine Moors Special Protection Area (SPA), and the Mallerstang-Swaledale Head Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI)
the character and appearance of the area with particular regard to the North Pennines National Landscape (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty)

What decided it

The failure to provide adequate evidence through a Habitats Regulations Assessment to demonstrate that the proposal would not adversely affect the integrity of the designated European sites, combined with the harmful landscape and visual effects on the North Pennines National Landscape, which together conflict with development plan and national policy.

Framework references: 182

Plan policies cited: Policy ENV1, Policy DEV5, Policy EC6, Policy ENV2, Policy ENV3

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