Planning appeal decision
The Green, Chapel St Leonards, East Lindsey, PE24 5TG
Planning appeal 3277063 at The Green, Chapel St Leonards, East Lindsey, PE24 5TG (East Lindsey District Council) was dismissed on 22 December 2021 by Inspector Savage K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the siting and appearance of the proposal would be acceptable, having regard to its effect on the character and appearance of the area.
was originally described as ‘proposed 20m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround cabinet at base and associated ancillary works
- Authority
- East Lindsey District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Savage K
- Postcode
- PE24 5TG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the siting and appearance of the proposal would be acceptable, having regard to its effect on the character and appearance of the area
What decided it
The substantial height and prominent location of the monopole in the heart of the village would cause significant harm to the character and appearance of the area that would not be outweighed by the public benefits of improved telecommunications.
The public benefits of improved mobile telecommunications technology and 5G services were outweighed by the significant harm caused to the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy SP10Policy SP28
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 114
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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