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Dismissed15 February 20233287724

Chipstead Way, Woodmansterne, Surrey, SM7 3NW

Planning appeal 3287724 at Chipstead Way, Woodmansterne, Surrey, SM7 3NW (Reigate and Banstead Borough Council) was dismissed on 15 February 2023 by Inspector Naylor R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed telecommunications equipment upon the character and appearance of the area.

15.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround cabinet at base and associated ancillary works

Authority
Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Change of use
Inspector
Naylor R
Postcode
SM7 3NW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed telecommunications equipment upon the character and appearance of the area
  • Whether any harm would be outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed, taking into account any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The appellant failed to demonstrate that the appeal site was the only viable solution through insufficient evidence on alternative and discounted options, and the visual harm to character and appearance was not outweighed by the need for siting at this location.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
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National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 114

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