Off Hastings Avenue, Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 9NX

Installation of a 30m high lattice mast accommodating antennas and transmission dishes for four mobile operators (overall height 31.3m) on land at Nexus Curve, off Hastings Avenue, Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE12 9NX (428082E, 569177N). The proposal also involves the installation of 16No equipment cabinets and 1No meter cabinet within a compound surrounded by a 1.8m high fence

Authority: North Tyneside Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Robbie G

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effects of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the surrounding area
The effects of the proposed development upon designated open space, trees and habitat

What decided it

The substantial and long-standing visual harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding residential area and nearby Conservation Area caused by the height and industrial appearance of the lattice mast outweighs the transient benefits of improved telecommunications coverage.

Framework references: 115

Plan policies cited: DM7.11, DM5.2, DM5.5, DM5.7, DM5.9

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