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Allowed20 December 20213270777

Bookham Commons, Church Lane, Greater Bookham, Leatherhead, KT23 3JY

Planning appeal 3270777 at Bookham Commons, Church Lane, Greater Bookham, Leatherhead, KT23 3JY (Mole Valley District Council) was allowed on 20 December 2021 by Inspector Davies N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed telecommunications installation upon the character and appearance of the area.

erection of 1 No. 15m high Alpha 8 'telegraph' pole with 3 No. shrouded antennas, 3 No. ground-based equipment cabinets and ancillary development thereto

Authority
Mole Valley District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Davies N
Postcode
KT23 3JY

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed telecommunications installation upon the character and appearance of the area

What decided it

The mast's slimline appearance, integration with existing street furniture and trees, and lack of substantial visual harm to the rural setting and residential outlook justified approval under the GPDO 2015.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy ENV22Policy ENV62Policy CS14

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