Planning appeal decision
Beaumont Drive , Monkseaton, Whitley Bay, NE26 3JH
Planning appeal 3280718 at Beaumont Drive , Monkseaton, Whitley Bay, NE26 3JH (North Tyneside Council) was allowed on 2 November 2021 by Inspector Caines A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and on the outlook for the residents of nearby properties.
a 15.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works
- Authority
- North Tyneside Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Caines A
- Postcode
- NE26 3JH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and on the outlook for the residents of nearby properties
What decided it
The reduction in height from 18m to 15m, combined with the visual context of existing street furniture and mature trees, meant the monopole would not unacceptably harm the character and appearance of the area or the outlook of nearby residents.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DM7.11
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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