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Dismissed4 November 20213267052

Land at Borstal TA Base, Borstal Road, Rochester, ME1 3BG

Planning appeal 3267052 at Land at Borstal TA Base, Borstal Road, Rochester, ME1 3BG (Medway Council) was dismissed on 4 November 2021 by Inspector Reed D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: 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.

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
Postcode
ME1 3BG

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.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy BNE18Policy BNE12
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 194Paragraph 114Paragraph 115Paragraph 116Paragraph 117Paragraph 118Paragraph 202

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