Planning appeal decision
Land off Mimram Road, Hertford, SG14 1NN
Planning appeal 3298342 at Land off Mimram Road, Hertford, SG14 1NN (East Hertfordshire District Council) was allowed on 24 March 2023 by Inspector Dade E, 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 site and surrounding area.
the installation of a new 20m monopole tower, associated radio-equipment housing and ancillary development hitherto
- Authority
- East Hertfordshire District Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- telecoms · Other minor developments
- Inspector
- Dade E
- Postcode
- SG14 1NN
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effects of the siting and appearance of the proposal on the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area
What decided it
The proposed monopole would not appear unduly dominant or overly prominent within the street scene and would not adversely impact the character and appearance of the site and surrounding area when viewed in context of existing modern vertical features and topographical screening.
What the Inspector cited
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Paragraph 115Paragraph 118
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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