Nelson Street, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 2HL

Planning appeal 3360512 at Nelson Street, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 2HL (Stroud District Council) was dismissed on 15 July 2025 by Inspector Law T, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposed development protects or enhances the character and appearance of the Stroud Town Centre Conservation Area and host buildings, a non-designated heritage asset.

removal of 1no. existing wall mounted tri-sector antenna and flagpole type support pole, 1no. existing equipment cabinet and other ancillary apparatus and the installation of 1no. replacement tri-sector antenna on proposed wall mounted shrouded support str ucture, 2no. equipment cabinets and 1no. GPS node with all other ancillary apparatus

Authority: Stroud District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Law T
Postcode: GL5 2HL

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposed development protects or enhances the character and appearance of the Stroud Town Centre Conservation Area and host buildings, a non-designated heritage asset
The effect of the proposed development on the health of nearby residents and users

What decided it

The proposed replacement antenna would appear bulky and prominent, neither preserving nor enhancing the character or appearance of the conservation area and non-designated heritage asset, and the economic benefits did not provide sufficient justification to outweigh this harm.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: CP14ES10ES12AP6AP8AP9
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 119

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