Area of Footpath, Home Farm Close, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 0SU

Planning appeal 3298299 at Area of Footpath, Home Farm Close, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE4 0SU (Leicester City Council) was dismissed on 4 July 2023 by Inspector Aqbal M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including designated heritage assets; and, in the event that any harm is identified, whether that harm would be outweighed by the need to site the installation in the location proposed and any benefits associated with the proposal.

Street Pole with Built-In Cabinet, 3no. Separate Cabinets and Ancillary Works

Authority: Leicester City Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Aqbal M
Postcode: LE4 0SU

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, including designated heritage assets; and, in the event that any harm is identified, whether that harm would be outweighed by the need to site the installation in the location proposed and any benefits associated with the proposal

What decided it

The visual prominence and dominance of the 18m monopole in views towards and from the grade II listed building Beaumont Leys House, combined with its incongruous appearance within the street scene, resulted in less than substantial harm to heritage setting that was not outweighed by the public benefits of the telecommunications installation.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: CS Policy 03CS Policy 18
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 117Paragraph 199Paragraph 202

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