TILE BARN ROW, EAST WOODHAY, WOOLTON HILL, RG20 9UU

proposed 15.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works

Authority: Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council
Appeal type: other · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: telecoms · Unknown
Inspector: Cuthbert L

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to whether the proposed development would conserve or enhance the natural beauty of the landscape within the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and whether any harm would be outweighed by the need for the installation to be sited as proposed taking into account any suitable alternatives
highway safety, with specific regard to visibility

What decided it

The harm to the character and appearance of the North Wessex Downs AONB caused by the visual prominence of the 15m monopole is not outweighed by the need for the installation at this location, given the highest status of protection afforded to AONBs in the Framework.

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