Nork Community Centre Car Park, Nork Community Centre, Nork Way, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 1JN

Planning appeal 3289955 at Nork Community Centre Car Park, Nork Community Centre, Nork Way, Banstead, Surrey, SM7 1JN (Reigate and Banstead Borough Council) was dismissed on 9 March 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.

the installation of a 15-metre high telecommunications monopole accommodating 6no. antennas; the installation of 2no. ground-based equipment cabinets; and ancillary works thereto

Authority: Reigate and Banstead Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Naylor R
Postcode: SM7 1JN

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 harm to character and appearance caused by the siting and appearance of the monopole was not outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed, because the appellant failed to demonstrate that the appeal site was the only viable solution and did not adequately assess alternative locations.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DES1Policy INF3Policy NHE9
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 114

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