Land to front of 25 Market Place, Cannock, WS111BS

Authority: Cannock Chase
Appeal type: Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: telecoms
Postcode: WS11 1BS

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Appeal A: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, specifically whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Cannock Conservation Area
Appeal B: the effect of the proposed advertisement on amenity, including the Cannock Conservation Area

What decided it

The visual prominence, incongruity and intrusiveness of the tall modern structure with illuminated changing advertisement panels in the conservation area's historic marketplace setting, which would not preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the conservation area, outweighed the modest benefits of removing existing kiosks and providing community services.

the modest benefits of removing two existing telephone boxes and providing community benefits (free Wi-Fi, emergency calls, device charging, community messaging) did not outweigh the considerable harm to the character and appearance of the Cannock Conservation Area

Plan policies cited: Policy SO1.1, Policy SO1.2

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