Pepper Lane, Reading, RG2 7DH

Planning appeal 3295590 at Pepper Lane, Reading, RG2 7DH (Reading Borough Council) was dismissed on 4 January 2023 by Inspector Conde L, 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 protected trees.

Proposed 18.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works

Authority: Reading Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Conde L
Postcode: RG2 7DH

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 protected trees
the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposal on designated heritage assets
if any harm is identified, whether this would be outweighed by the need for the installation in the proposed location, having regard to the potential availability of alternative sites

What decided it

The siting and appearance of the proposal would result in significant harm to the character and appearance of the area and less than substantial harm to a designated heritage asset, which the public benefits of improved telecommunications coverage do not outweigh, combined with insufficient evidence that no suitable alternative sites are available.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CC7Policy EN4Policy OU3Policy EN1Policy EN6
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 114Paragraph 117Paragraph 202

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