Hd Storage Solutions Limited, Unit 2, Herald Way, Coventry, CV3 2NY

Planning appeal 6000727 at Hd Storage Solutions Limited, Unit 2, Herald Way, Coventry, CV3 2NY (Coventry City Council) was allowed on 16 December 2025 by Inspector Townend K, 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 the height and massing of the structure and the effect on the street scene and views from Claybrookes Marsh.

installation of 25.0m lattice tower, supporting 12no. antennas, 1no. 0.3m dish and 1no. 0.6m dish on support poles fixed to tower legs, 7no. equipment cabinets and 2.1m high palisade fence surrounding tower base and ancillary development

Authority: Coventry City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Townend K
Postcode: CV3 3NY

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 the height and massing of the structure and the effect on the street scene and views from Claybrookes Marsh
Whether any harm would be outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed, taking into account any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The absence of suitable alternative sites within the required cell area to deliver the necessary replacement and improved telecommunications coverage and capacity outweighed the visual harm to character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy C2Policy DE1

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