Planning appeal decision
Albion Hill, California, Ipswich, Suffolk , IP4 4ES
Planning appeal 3275920 at Albion Hill, California, Ipswich, Suffolk , IP4 4ES (Ipswich Borough Council) was allowed on 27 January 2022 by Inspector Pannell G, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the area.
15m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround cabinet at base and associated ancillary works
- Authority
- Ipswich Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Pannell G
- Postcode
- IP4 4ES
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
What decided it
The slender form and verticality of the monopole would not appear incongruous or overly dominant within the urban surroundings, and would accord with Policy DM5 requiring well-designed development that protects the character and distinctiveness of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM5
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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