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Allowed15 December 20223294945

Singleton Hill, Singleton, Kent, TN23 4GJ

Planning appeal 3294945 at Singleton Hill, Singleton, Kent, TN23 4GJ (Ashford Borough Council) was allowed on 15 December 2022 by Inspector Davies N, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed telecommunications installation upon the character and appearance of the area.

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

Authority
Ashford Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector
Davies N
Postcode
TN23 4GJ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed telecommunications installation upon the character and appearance of the area
  • Siting in regard of highway safety

What decided it

The proposed telecommunications installation, being slimline in appearance and set into the verge with limited height cabinets, would not cause significant visual harm to character and appearance nor raise highway safety concerns at the junction.

What the Inspector cited

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Policy SP6Policy ENV3aPolicy TRA7

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