Horningsea Road , Fen Ditton, Cambridge , CB5 8SZ

Planning appeal 3283154 at Horningsea Road , Fen Ditton, Cambridge , CB5 8SZ (South Cambridgeshire District Council) was dismissed on 4 May 2022 by Inspector Thandi B, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area including whether it would preserve or enhance the setting of a listed building.

20.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works

Authority: South Cambridgeshire District Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Thandi B
Postcode: CB5 8SZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposed development upon the character and appearance of the area including whether it would preserve or enhance the setting of a listed building
The effect of the proposed development upon the pedestrian environment and Horningsea Greenway

What decided it

The proposal's harmful effect upon the character and appearance of the area, unacceptable harm to the setting of the listed building, and adverse impact on the pedestrian environment and sustainable travel route were not outweighed by the general support in the Framework for communications infrastructure.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: S/2HQ/1NH/14TI/2
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 110Paragraph 111Paragraph 114

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