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Allowed28 July 20253364913

Lichfield Road , Grassland Adjacent to Kfc , Walsall, WS9 9NT

Planning appeal 3364913 at Lichfield Road , Grassland Adjacent to Kfc , Walsall, WS9 9NT (Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 28 July 2025 by Inspector Hughes L, 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, with particular regard to its location adjacent to Oak Park, and, if any harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternatives.

new 20m high Valmont Streetworks monopole on a root foundation with 9No. proposed antennas at 16.32m, 18.22m, 19.52m and 2No. 300m dishes at 13.62m, and associated equipment. Works at ground level include the installation of 4 cabinets and ancillary apparatus

Authority
Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Hughes L
Postcode
WS9 9NT

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, with particular regard to its location adjacent to Oak Park, and, if any harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The lack of any identified suitable alternative sites to deliver the required coverage, combined with the significant social and economic benefits of the installation, outweighed the moderate harm to character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

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Policy GP2Policy ENV38Policy ENV6Policy OP1

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