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Dismissed27 February 20253349025

Crowne Plaza, Bridgefoot, Stratford Upon Avon, CV37 6YR

Planning appeal 3349025 at Crowne Plaza, Bridgefoot, Stratford Upon Avon, CV37 6YR (Stratford-on-Avon District Council) was dismissed on 27 February 2025 by Inspector Stephens K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would i) preserve the setting of the Grade I listed building known as 'Clopton Bridge and attached former Toll House' and ii) preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Stratford-upon-Avon Conservation Area.

the installation of 3 No. tripod support poles supporting 2 No. antenna apertures each (6No. antenna apertures in total), the installation of 4No. 600mm dishes on new support poles, the installation of 4 No. cabinets on new steelwork frame at rooftop level, and ancillary development thereto

Authority
Stratford-on-Avon District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Minor retail and services
Inspector
Stephens K
Postcode
CV37 6YR

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would i) preserve the setting of the Grade I listed building known as 'Clopton Bridge and attached former Toll House' and ii) preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Stratford-upon-Avon Conservation Area
  • If finding harm to a heritage asset, whether it would be outweighed by any benefits, including the need for the installation to be sited as proposed, taking into account any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The Inspector's finding that the appellant had not adequately justified why the appeal site was chosen over other potential alternatives, particularly ground-based options, meant the public benefits of the telecommunications installation were insufficient to outweigh the considerable harm to the setting of the Grade I listed Clopton Bridge and the character and appearance of the conservation area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
CS.8CS.9CS.13BE2BE5BE8
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 120Paragraph 212Paragraph 213Paragraph 214Paragraph 215

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