Planning appeal decision
Fairmile Road, Fairmile, Christchurch, BH23 2LG
Planning appeal 3295354 at Fairmile Road, Fairmile, Christchurch, BH23 2LG (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) was allowed on 29 September 2022 by Inspector Fish A, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the area including the effect on the long-term retention of nearby trees.
a 15.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works
- Authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Fish A
- Postcode
- BH23 2LG
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the character and appearance of the area including the effect on the long-term retention of nearby trees
What decided it
The monopole's siting at the edge of the open area, grouped with existing vertical features and trees, combined with its simple design and galvanised finish, means it would not appear harmful to the character and appearance of the area despite being taller than nearby buildings.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy PC3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 115
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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