Area of Grass Verge, Lifstan Way, Southend on Sea, Essex, SS1 2YA

Planning appeal 3285792 at Area of Grass Verge, Lifstan Way, Southend on Sea, Essex, SS1 2YA (Southend-on-Sea City Council) was allowed on 28 October 2022 by Inspector Grierson E, 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 and, if any harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternatives.

a 15m high 'slim line' Phase 8 H3G street pole c/w wrap around cabinet and 3no. cabinets with ancillary works

Authority: Southend-on-Sea City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Grierson E
Postcode: SS1 2YA

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 and, if any harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The identified need for 5G network coverage in the area, supported by evidence that no more suitable alternative site was reasonably available, outweighed the moderate harm to character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 117

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