London Road, Colchester, CO3 8RF

Planning appeal 3288047 at London Road, Colchester, CO3 8RF (Colchester Borough Council) was dismissed on 23 December 2022 by Inspector Cowley R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the setting of the Grade II listed building at Cherrytree Farmhouse, and whether any harm would be outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternatives.

18.0m phase 8 monopole c/w wrapround cabinet at base and associated ancillary works

Authority: Colchester Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Cowley R
Postcode: CO3 8RF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including the setting of the Grade II listed building at Cherrytree Farmhouse, and 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 identified harm to character and appearance and the setting of the listed building was not outweighed by the benefits of the proposal, as the appellant failed to adequately demonstrate that the installation must be sited as proposed rather than at a less harmful alternative location.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy SP7 of the Local Plan Section 1Policy DM15 of the Local Plan Section 2
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 115Paragraph 117Paragraph 199Paragraph 202

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