®Planning appeal decision
Land at Borstal TA Base, Borstal Road, Rochester, ME1 3BG
the installation of a 15 metre monopole, accommodating 6 no. antennas, the installation of 2 no. microwave dishes, the installation of 2 no. equipment cabinets, along with ancillary works; also removal of 3 no. antennas (top of antennas 12 metres above ground level) and 3 no. ground-based equipment cabinets
- Authority
- Medway Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Reed D
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on Fort Clarence, a scheduled ancient monument and Grade II listed building, No 85 St Margaret's Street, a Grade II listed building, and the Watts Avenue and Roebuck Road Conservation Area, in each case as a result of its location within their setting
What decided it
The significant harm to Fort Clarence's significance as a scheduled ancient monument and listed building through visual intrusion and undermining of its landmark status, which was not outweighed by the public benefits of improved communications given the potential for more suitable alternative sites.
The strong policy support for advanced communications and the technical requirements for the installation were recognised, but the less than substantial harm to heritage assets was not outweighed by the public benefits given the potential for more suitable alternative sites.
Framework references: 194, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 202
Plan policies cited: Policy BNE18, Policy BNE12
The main issues and the deciding factor are read from the published letter by Town Planner Pro; the letter itself is the record. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Research, not advice.