Planning appeal decision
A252 A28, Chilham, Kent, CT4 8DU
Planning appeal 3261389 at A252 A28, Chilham, Kent, CT4 8DU (Ashford Borough Council) was allowed on 11 June 2021 by Inspector Ayres J, 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 having particular regard to the setting of the Grade II listed Bagham Farmhouse and Grade II listed Barn.
the erection of a 20m high monopole supporting 3no. antennas and 2no. 0.3mm dishes, the installation of 2no. equipment cabinets and 1no. meter cabinet on new base and the installation of ancillary equipment
- Authority
- Ashford Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Ayres J
- Postcode
- CT4 8DU
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 having particular regard to the setting of the Grade II listed Bagham Farmhouse and Grade II listed Barn
What decided it
The monopole would not cause material harm to the character and appearance of the area or to the setting of the Grade II listed buildings when viewed in context with existing infrastructure and tree cover.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP1Policy SP6Policy ENV13
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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