Planning appeal decision
Mytchett Road , Mytchett, Surrey , GU16 6DF
Planning appeal 3282698 at Mytchett Road , Mytchett, Surrey , GU16 6DF (Surrey Heath Borough Council) was dismissed on 5 May 2022 by Inspector Page L, 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 highway safety and, if any harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed considering any suitable alternatives.
15.0m phase 8 monopole C/W wrapround cabinet at base and associated ancillary works
- Authority
- Surrey Heath Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Page L
- Postcode
- GU16 6AA
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 highway safety and, if any harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed considering any suitable alternatives
What decided it
The harmful effect on highway safety from the monopole's siting within the visibility splay could not be justified by acceptable effects on character and appearance or the lack of suitable alternatives.
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 118
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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