Bretton Way, South Bretton, Bretton, PE3 9TF

Planning appeal 3296409 at Bretton Way, South Bretton, Bretton, PE3 9TF (Peterborough City Council) was allowed on 24 October 2022 by Inspector Ollerenshaw M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and, if any harm would occur, whether this would be outweighed by the need to site the installation in the proposed location, having regard to the potential availability of alternative sites.

a proposed 16.0m phase 8 monopole c/w wrapround cabinet at base and associated ancillary works

Authority: Peterborough City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Minor retail and services
Inspector: Ollerenshaw M
Postcode: PE3 9TF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effects of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and, if any harm would occur, whether this would be outweighed by the need to site the installation in the proposed location, having regard to the potential availability of alternative sites

What decided it

The absence of more suitable alternative sites to deliver improved telecommunications coverage and capacity, combined with the significant social and economic benefits, outweighed the moderate harm to character and appearance from potential tree loss.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy LP29
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 114Paragraph 117

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