Planning appeal decision
Oasis Academy Connaught, Melvin Square, Bristol, BS4 1AT
Planning appeal 3287725 at Oasis Academy Connaught, Melvin Square, Bristol, BS4 1AT (Bristol City Council) was dismissed on 6 April 2022 by Inspector Owen A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the development 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.
15.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround cabinet at base and associated ancillary works
- Authority
- Bristol City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Owen A
- Postcode
- BS4 1AT
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the siting and appearance of the development 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 harm to character and appearance from the siting and height of the monopole was not outweighed by the need for 5G coverage because it had not been satisfactorily demonstrated that no other less harmful sites are available.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- BCS21DM26DM36
- 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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