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Dismissed9 August 20213273374

Church Lane, Putnoe, Bedford, MK41 0BA

Planning appeal 3273374 at Church Lane, Putnoe, Bedford, MK41 0BA (Bedford Borough Council) was dismissed on 9 August 2021 by Inspector Smith A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether or not the siting and appearance of the proposed development is acceptable, having particular regard to visual impact, the effect upon nearby trees and the scheme's benefits.

18m Phase 8 Monopole with wraparound Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works

Authority
Bedford Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Smith A
Postcode
MK41 0BA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • whether or not the siting and appearance of the proposed development is acceptable, having particular regard to visual impact, the effect upon nearby trees and the scheme's benefits

What decided it

The intrusive visual influence of the monopole in proximity to the high-amenity Cedar of Lebanon tree and the likely detrimental effect upon the long-term health of established trees could not be outweighed by the benefits of improved digital communications networks.

The public benefit of improved digital communications networks attracted considerable weight, but the significant harms to visual impact and the effect upon nearby trees outweighed these benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 29Policy 30Policy 39Policy 96

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