Arethusa Way, Guildford Road, Bisley, GU24 9DD

Planning appeal 3296388 at Arethusa Way, Guildford Road, Bisley, GU24 9DD (Surrey Heath Borough Council) was dismissed on 9 December 2022 by Inspector Sutton 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.

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

Authority: Surrey Heath Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Sutton A
Postcode: GU24 9DD

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
the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the living conditions of the occupants of 2 Arethusa Way, with regard to outlook
the effect of the siting and appearance of the proposed installation on the safety of road users at the junction of Arethusa Way/Guildford Road, with regard to visibility splays
if any harm would occur, whether this is outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed, taking into account any suitable alternatives

What decided it

The substantial harm to character and appearance and living conditions, combined with insufficient evidence that no more suitable alternatives were reasonably available, outweighed the limited benefits of the telecommunications infrastructure.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy DM9Policy DM11

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