Ham Road to the north of the junction with Ham Way, , Telecommunications site, Worthing, , BN11 2QD

the installation of a 20 metre phase 8 pole with wrap around cabinet built around the base, new equipment cabinets and ancillary development thereto

Authority: Worthing Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Davies G

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 and the living conditions of neighbouring occupants

What decided it

The height increase is the minimum required for 5G technology delivery, the design is the least intrusive achievable within technical limitations, and the benefits of advanced communications infrastructure outweigh the additional visual prominence.

The additional visual prominence of the mast is outweighed by the benefits accruing from the provision of advanced, high quality and reliable communications infrastructure.

Framework references: 114, 118

Plan policies cited: Policy 16 of the Worthing Core Strategy 2011

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