®Planning appeal decision
Crowne Plaza, Bridgefoot, Stratford upon Avon, CV37 6YR
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
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.
Framework references: 120, 212, 213, 214, 215
Plan policies cited: CS.8, CS.9, CS.13, BE2, BE5, BE8
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