Planning appeal decision
Newfield Farm, Sheen, Buxton, SK17 0HW
Planning appeal 3282211 at Newfield Farm, Sheen, Buxton, SK17 0HW (Peak District) was dismissed on 17 March 2022 by Inspector Cooper P, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, with specific emphasis on the National Park.
installation of a 10.97m high alpha pole equipped with 3No antenna & 2No 0.3m dishes
- Authority
- Peak District
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Cooper P
- Postcode
- SK17 0HW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, with specific emphasis on the National Park
What decided it
The siting of the mast in a prominent exposed location would result in significant harm to the character and appearance of the area that is not outweighed by the public benefits of the telecommunications network expansion.
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 114Paragraph 117
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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