Planning appeal decision
New England Way, Pleasley Hill, Mansfield, NG19 7RA
Planning appeal 3285888 at New England Way, Pleasley Hill, Mansfield, NG19 7RA (Mansfield District Council) was dismissed on 24 May 2022 by Inspector McDonagh C, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the siting and appearance of the mast on the character and appearance of the area.
a 20.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works
- Authority
- Mansfield District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- McDonagh C
- Postcode
- NG19 7RA
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the siting and appearance of the mast on the character and appearance of the area
- The effects of the siting and appearance of the mast on the living conditions of occupiers of nearby dwellings
What decided it
The substantial harm to character and appearance and the significant adverse impact on living conditions through poor outlook from nearby residential properties outweighed the public benefits of 5G infrastructure.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy P2Policy IN11Policy P7
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 114Paragraph 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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