Planning appeal decision
The Pavement Adjacent to Bilston Bus Station, Bingham Bypass, Wolverhampton West, WV14 0BQ
Planning appeal 3348817 at The Pavement Adjacent to Bilston Bus Station, Bingham Bypass, Wolverhampton West, WV14 0BQ (Wolverhampton City Council) was allowed on 27 January 2025 by Inspector Rafiq F, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the area.
the installation of a 20m telecommunications pole and associated cabinets and equipment
- Authority
- Wolverhampton City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Rafiq F
- Postcode
- WV14 0BQ
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 area
What decided it
The siting and appearance of the proposal would not cause unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area given the mixed character of this town centre location with its existing variety of vertical features and street furniture.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- ENV3CSP4D6D7D9EP20
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 20
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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