Planning appeal decision
Area of Grass Verge, Mandeville Way, Basildon, SS16 6DR
Planning appeal 3280811 at Area of Grass Verge, Mandeville Way, Basildon, SS16 6DR (Basildon District Council) was allowed on 1 March 2022 by Inspector Felgate J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the siting and appearance of the proposed 20m high slim line Streetpole with built-in cabinet and 3 separate equipment cabinets is acceptable.
a new 20m high slim line Streetpole with built-in cabinet and 3no. separate equipment cabinets
- Authority
- Basildon District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Felgate J
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the siting and appearance of the proposed 20m high slim line Streetpole with built-in cabinet and 3 separate equipment cabinets is acceptable
What decided it
The siting and appearance of the proposed development are acceptable, and the benefits of enhanced 5G communications infrastructure clearly outweigh the objections raised.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy BAS BE20
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 144
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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