Planning appeal decision
School Road, Eccelsfield Cp, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 3GP
Planning appeal 3273059 at School Road, Eccelsfield Cp, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S35 3GP (Sheffield City Council) was dismissed on 12 August 2021 by Inspector Cooper P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area.
erection of a 15m high Phase 8 monopole with the provision of associated cabinets and ancillary works
- Authority
- Sheffield City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Cooper P
- Postcode
- S35 3JF
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The siting and appearance of the mast would result in unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area that is not outweighed by the benefits of improved telecommunications connectivity.
the economic and social benefits of improved 5G connectivity did not outweigh the harm to character and appearance caused by the siting of the mast in a residential location
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 114Paragraph 117
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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