Planning appeal decision
Ellwood Avenue, Bitterne, Southampton, SO19 6BP
Planning appeal 3298235 at Ellwood Avenue, Bitterne, Southampton, SO19 6BP (Southampton City Council) was allowed on 10 February 2023 by Inspector O'Doherty 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.
described as, “Proposed 15.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works
- Authority
- Southampton City Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- O'Doherty A
- Postcode
- SO19 6BP
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
What decided it
The proposed monopole would acceptably assimilate into the street scene through its integration with existing tall residential blocks, street furniture and mature trees, resulting in an acceptable effect on the character and appearance of the area.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy CS 13Policy SDP 1Policy SDP 7Policy SDP 9Policy TI 5
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 12
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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