Chantry Primary School - Telecommunications Mast at, Tomlinson Avenue, Luton, LU4 0QP

Planning appeal 3265408 at Chantry Primary School - Telecommunications Mast at, Tomlinson Avenue, Luton, LU4 0QP (Luton Borough Council) was allowed on 24 August 2021 by Inspector Tudhope S, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and on the living conditions of occupiers of nearby properties, with regard to outlook.

replacement of existing 15M lattice tower with a 20M lattice mast, including 12 x antenna and 6 x equipment cabinets

Authority: Luton Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Tudhope S
Postcode: LU4 0QP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and on the living conditions of occupiers of nearby properties, with regard to outlook
Whether any harm caused is outweighed by the need to site the installation in the location proposed, having regard to the potential availability of alternative sites

What decided it

The moderately harmful effect on character and appearance was outweighed by the public benefits of efficient mobile network operation, 5G delivery, and the reuse of an existing site without increasing the overall number of masts.

The moderate harm to character and appearance, given significant weight, was outweighed by the significant weight given to the public benefits of efficient mobile network operation, 5G provision, and the use of an existing site with apparatus sharing.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy LLP1Policy LLP25Policy LLP35
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 117

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