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Allowed25 March 20223286320

Area of Grassland, Cranfield Park Road, Wickford, Basildon, Essex, SS12 9NF

Planning appeal 3286320 at Area of Grassland, Cranfield Park Road, Wickford, Basildon, Essex, SS12 9NF (Basildon District Council) was allowed on 25 March 2022 by Inspector Chalk M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect on the character and appearance of the area and, if harm would result from the proposed development, whether it would be outweighed by the need for it.

5G telecoms installation: H3G Phase 8 15m high street pole c/w wrap-around cabinet and 3 further additional equipment cabinets

Authority
Basildon District Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Chalk M
Postcode
SS12 9NF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect on the character and appearance of the area and, if harm would result from the proposed development, whether it would be outweighed by the need for it

What decided it

The absence of any suitable alternative site within the area to provide 5G coverage meant that the need for the development outweighed the harm to character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy BAS BE20

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