Planning appeal decision
Dropmore Road, Burnham, Buckinghamshire, SL1 8EJ
Planning appeal 3295136 at Dropmore Road, Burnham, Buckinghamshire, SL1 8EJ (Buckinghamshire Council - South Bucks Area *) was dismissed on 5 July 2022 by Inspector Chalk M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and, if harm would result from the proposed development, whether that harm would be outweighed by the need for it.
15.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works”
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Minor retail and services
- Inspector
- Chalk M
- Postcode
- SL1 8EJ
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area and, if harm would result from the proposed development, whether that harm would be outweighed by the need for it
What decided it
The visual harm to the character and appearance of the area caused by the prominent and incongruous nature of the mast in the street scene outweighs the benefits of improved telecommunications coverage.
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