Planning appeal decision
Land Adj. Lynn Street, Hartlepool, TS24 7BY
Planning appeal 3273284 at Land Adj. Lynn Street, Hartlepool, TS24 7BY (Hartlepool Borough Council *) was dismissed on 7 July 2021 by Inspector Baxter C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
Proposed telecommunications installation: Proposed 20m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works
- Authority
- Hartlepool Borough Council *
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Baxter C
- Postcode
- TS24 7BY
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the surrounding area
What decided it
The proposal would result in substantial harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area that was not outweighed by the public benefits of 5G infrastructure delivery.
The public benefits of 5G installation and improved connectivity were outweighed by the substantial harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy INF5Policy QP4
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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