Planning appeal decision
Outside Village Hall, Stanbridge Road, Tilsworth, Central Bedfordshire, LU7 9PL
Planning appeal 3284845 at Outside Village Hall, Stanbridge Road, Tilsworth, Central Bedfordshire, LU7 9PL (Central Bedfordshire) was dismissed on 21 June 2022 by Inspector Vyse J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the area.
the erection of a 15.0m Phase 8 Monopole complete with wrapround cabinet at base and associated ancillary works
- Authority
- Central Bedfordshire
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Vyse J
- Postcode
- LU7 9PL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the area
- Its effect on the significance of nearby heritage assets
- Whether any harm would be outweighed by the need for the installation proposed, taking into account any suitable alternative sites
What decided it
The appellant failed to provide sufficient evidence that no alternative sites were available which would be less harmful than the proposed scheme, and the identified harm to character and appearance and heritage significance was not outweighed by the public benefits of 5G network expansion.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- HQ1HQ5HE3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 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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