Corner of New Bonny Street and Central Drive, Blackpool, FY1 5DW

Planning appeal 3298734 at Corner of New Bonny Street and Central Drive, Blackpool, FY1 5DW (Blackpool Borough Council) was dismissed on 7 November 2022 by Inspector Hockenhull H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effects of the siting and appearance of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, on the setting of the Grade I listed Blackpool Tower and other statutory and locally listed buildings, and on regeneration objectives.

the installation of a 15-metre-high monopole with wrapround cabinet base, 3 no. additional equipment cabinets and associated works

Authority: Blackpool Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Other minor developments
Inspector: Hockenhull H
Postcode: FY1 5DW

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

The effects of the siting and appearance of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the area, on the setting of the Grade I listed Blackpool Tower and other statutory and locally listed buildings, and on regeneration objectives

What decided it

The harm to the setting of the Grade I listed Blackpool Tower and other heritage assets, combined with negative impacts on regeneration objectives, was not outweighed by the public benefits of improved telecommunications connectivity.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CS7Policy CS8Policy CS12Policy CS20Policy LQ1Policy LQ2Policy LQ15
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 196

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